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
For chronic bronchitis, the key is to minimize exposure to lung irritants.
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Keep an eye out for these, while avoiding exfoliants and potential irritants like fragrance.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
This combination forms a barrier that protects the stomach lining from irritants, potentially reducing inflammation and heartburn.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Avoid triggers: Identify and avoid known irritants, such as soap and laundry detergents containing fragrances or other harsh chemicals.
Try an oatmeal bath: Oatmeal baths can soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Keep an eye out for these, while avoiding exfoliants and potential irritants like fragrance.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
This combination forms a barrier that protects the stomach lining from irritants, potentially reducing inflammation and heartburn.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Avoid triggers: Identify and avoid known irritants, such as soap and laundry detergents containing fragrances or other harsh chemicals.
Try an oatmeal bath: Oatmeal baths can soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritant
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What To Know Havana Syndrome, first reported in 2016 by U.S. diplomats in Cuba, is characterized by symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, cognitive difficulties and even possible brain injuries.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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The condition, which occurs due to a portion of the skull being misshapen or too small, can cause symptoms like headaches, dizziness and vertigo, weak muscles, difficulty with balance or coordination, neck pain, trouble swallowing or breathing, insomnia, seizures, slow heart rhythm and more.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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The big picture: Transportation and Public Works records provided to Axios show that many residents and first responders remain wary of the vehicles, seeing them as a nuisance and traffic hazard.Nicole Cobler, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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At best, a pimple inside your nose is an uncomfortable nuisance.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 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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Veteran offseason signing Eddie Jackson, who started four games, also was benched and then released after his frustration boiled over with an outburst at Orr in front of players and coaches.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Many non-tribal residents felt that Ojibwe people were being given special privileges not afforded to them, and expressed their frustration through protests.Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Although getting rid of daylight saving time would keep the strikingly early winter evenings, the move would mean no more time changes, which some call their biggest annoyance.Joey Garrison, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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But the inability of the federal government to provide definitive explanations and solutions has generated annoyance, suspicion, and calls for action.Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Irritant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritant. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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