as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
the whining child was a constant irritant to his long-suffering parents
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Recent Examples of irritant
All wounds heal faster in clean, moist environments, and this thick occlusive (the main ingredient in Vaseline and Aquaphor) will not only lock in hydration, but also protect the open wound from potential irritants like sweat and bacteria.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
This bug bite suction tool removes the venom and irritants left on your body around the bite to keep your skin from itching and swelling.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Think of your skin barrier as a shield that covers you from your scalp to your feet, preventing water from getting out of the skin and external irritants from getting in.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
Purifiers remove irritants, reduce odors and enhance the quality of air.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2024
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
This bug bite suction tool removes the venom and irritants left on your body around the bite to keep your skin from itching and swelling.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Think of your skin barrier as a shield that covers you from your scalp to your feet, preventing water from getting out of the skin and external irritants from getting in.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
Purifiers remove irritants, reduce odors and enhance the quality of air.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritant
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Concussion symptoms include confusion, drowsiness, nausea, and headache.Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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Symptoms include mood swings, feelings of hopelessness, changes in appetite and sleep, physical symptoms like headaches, stomach aches or fatigue and difficulty concentrating or decision making, which can lead to a decline in productivity and performance at work.Alyssa Jaffer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The world wars turned the insect from a nuisance to a mortal threat.Salama Udaipurwala, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
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But, as this CNN investigation reveals, this public nuisance has an exploitative underbelly that warrants scrutiny.Longreads, Longreads, 25 Oct. 2024
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Lai, a billionaire media tycoon who had long been a thorn in the side of Beijing, was arrested in August 2020, shortly after the central Chinese government imposed a national security law that criminalizes secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The lawsuit, filed by California resident Victor Cho, alleges a violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act, a federal law barring the disclosure of information about viewing habits that’s long been a thorn in the side of streaming providers.Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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The torture of losing to the Wolverines four years in a row spilled over after the game as Michigan’s celebration clashed with Ohio State’s frustration, all in a cloud of pepper spray.Austin Meek, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Even though your vision is solid, mental frustration can block your dream.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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But then there are the annoyances that truly seem created for the sole purpose of annoying.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Another minor annoyance is that the on-screen text is pretty small.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Irritant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritant. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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