1
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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3
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
For some members of the international press though, excitement turned to annoyance when they were kept from interviewing such stars as Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and George Clooney a year after the dual Hollywood strikes had left the Lido nearly celebrity-less.
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
And the big picture, the annoyance outweighs the risk.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Reporters covering The White House, in conversations with The Hill this week, described a feeling of annoyance, frustration and dread at such an idea.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Try to avoid taking your annoyances out by honking loudly.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
And the big picture, the annoyance outweighs the risk.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Reporters covering The White House, in conversations with The Hill this week, described a feeling of annoyance, frustration and dread at such an idea.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Try to avoid taking your annoyances out by honking loudly.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
Noun
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Also Wednesday, some scientists on social media posted frustrations that the NIH had stopped approving money for research grants through its review groups, called study sections.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Fun small bedroom ideas feel hard to come by, and frustration sets in before anything actually improves in your space.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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Other research has found that living near a factory farm is positively associated with risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia, and people who live near them report higher rates of headaches, depression, anger, and respiratory symptoms, such as asthma.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
23 Jan. 2025
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Stone developed a powder from this bark which, while extremely bitter, proved an effective treatment for headaches.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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With no power to fend off poultry farms, neighbors live with stench and nuisances North Carolina keeps poultry farm locations secret.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Like with skateboarding, Kemp says, many leaders saw stickball as a nuisance that disrupted commerce.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
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Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings unique health challenges, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to hormonal shifts and long-term health considerations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Decongestants, such as nasal sprays or irrigators, may also effectively reduce congestion that drives sleep disturbances.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Rosewater offers anti-inflammatory benefits, reducing redness and calming irritation, while hyaluronic acid delivers lightweight hydration, ensuring the skin stays moisturized without clogging pores.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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While generally safe, saline drops can sometimes cause mild irritation or dryness, so adjust usage as needed.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
16 Jan. 2025
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That matters because battery life has been a thorn in the Pixel Watch’s side.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
18 Jan. 2025
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Licensing delays at the Federal Aviation Administration have been a thorn in SpaceX's side for the last couple of years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
16 Jan. 2025
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The midfielder, born in the north Liverpool suburb of West Derby and part of the academy since the age of five, still set up two of Everton’s three goals, but there were moments of visible frustration and several cries of exasperation when his runs forward were not found by a team-mate.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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In Los Angeles, residents displaced by the fires watched in exasperation as the unfolding disaster was politicized.—
David Gelles,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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After a minor inconvenience in the amp and speaker shots, the drive team quickly adapted to the malfunctions.—
Claire Lin Kyle Vu And Chloe Kim,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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In many cases, systemic problems—a dirty power grid, pollution from manufacturing, or simple inconvenience—reduce the impact of individual actions.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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