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as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
they have an unlisted number in the hopes that it will reduce the constant annoyance by telemarketers
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as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
Carlene made known her annoyance at having to pick up her sister's dirty clothes
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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
flashing ads, visual clutter, and other annoyances that are the price for free information on the Internet
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as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes
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Recent Examples of annoyance
There are annoyances that are associated with activity.
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Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Then there are some of the familiar annoyances of Microsoft’s tactics, just as in the days of Gates and Ballmer.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
And the exasperation goes from imaginary frustration to real annoyance.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Doing that could be a felony, but the Davis campaign brushed off the allegation as a mere annoyance.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024
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Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Then there are some of the familiar annoyances of Microsoft’s tactics, just as in the days of Gates and Ballmer.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
And the exasperation goes from imaginary frustration to real annoyance.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Doing that could be a felony, but the Davis campaign brushed off the allegation as a mere annoyance.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
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In the film, chunks of the audience are cheering, jeering, or crying, in joy or frustration regarding Dylan’s decision to trade folk for rock music, or because of the poor sound quality.Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Republicans on Capitol Hill raised frustrations with the measure even before it was unveiled, and Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance on Wednesday afternoon added the final nail to the coffin.Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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The symptoms of influenza A vary from person to person and depend on subtype, but generally consist of coughing, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, fever, headache, fatigue and body aches.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The last minute maneuvering has given some advisors and businesses whiplash—or at least a big headache.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Roger Hallam, the co-founder of the group, is given a five-year term for conspiracy to cause public nuisance.The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Robert Redford delivers folksy wisdom as a local eccentric who once had his own dragon encounter, and even Karl Urban’s greedy logger is more of a nuisance than an outright villain.Josh Bell, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Norwalk Combined Dispatch & Communication Center received a call of a disturbance at the residence on Adams Avenue around 7:04 p.m. on Monday, according to the Norwalk Police Department.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
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Police said a 52-year-old man was creating a disturbance at the bar and was told to leave.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Over time, the martyr’s growing resentment may surface subtly—irritation, passive-aggression or even emotional withdrawal—leading to tension and misunderstandings.Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Several rabble-rousers who were a thorn in the leadership’s side are leaving the House, including Reps. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.) and Bob Good (R-Va.).Filip Timotija, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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Gone With the Wind Tonight’s finale is the best example yet of how the fire-making challenge continues to be a thorn in the New Era’s side.Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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Showing exasperation with the players involved does little to inspire confidence in them, and communicates to supporters that a manager is thinking about their own brand as much as the side’s performance.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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And through it all, Carnesecca was a swirling, kinetic presence on the sidelines, arms flailing, legs kicking, shirttails flying, all 5-foot-6 of him curled in exasperation over a missed shot or agonizing call.Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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Obasi can’t stand the stench of this alien — who's also a commoner, to boot — and solves the inconvenience by handing him off to his queen Eshe (Thandiwe Newton), who'll raise him in the company of the pride’s females.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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The board is a perfect representation of this group’s commitment to food in this format, regardless of setting, circumstance, or extreme inconvenience.Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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