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as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
the repeated vexations guaranteed that she wouldn't get any work done
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as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
he suppressed his rising vexation and answered as politely as he could
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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
add cell phones to the list of vexations that theatergoers have to contend with
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Recent Examples of vexation
In fact, the ancient Roman statesman and philosopher noted that writing about it helped him to find peace with the vexations of growing old.
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Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
Following their stunning Super Bowl XVI victory in suburban Detroit over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Niners endured two seasons of sludge and vexation that concluded with a controversial playoff loss.
—Mark Purdy, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
But a labor union has already voiced its vexation at the technology and e-commerce behemoth.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2025
The slowness of California’s vote-counting can be a perennial vexation for the rest of the country, particularly when the balance of power in the House is on the line.
—Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
Following their stunning Super Bowl XVI victory in suburban Detroit over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Niners endured two seasons of sludge and vexation that concluded with a controversial playoff loss.
—Mark Purdy, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
But a labor union has already voiced its vexation at the technology and e-commerce behemoth.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2025
The slowness of California’s vote-counting can be a perennial vexation for the rest of the country, particularly when the balance of power in the House is on the line.
—Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vexation
Noun
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The briefings were initially planned for earlier in the week but were postponed, to the frustration of the delegation.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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San Francisco tied it in the top of the third inning when Wilmer Flores, a day removed from his frustrations against Miami, pulled a double down the left-field line that allowed Bailey to score.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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The variant has similar symptoms to other strains, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or a runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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These included headaches, hand pain, forearm pain, nerve damage in his left elbow, fatigue, decreased stamina and erectile dysfunction, according to the lawsuit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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The data is normalized, de-duplicated and time-aligned in real time, ensuring that every heart-rate spike or sleep disturbance immediately informs the AI risk models.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The whales are facing a number of threats, including declining quantity and quality of prey, toxic pollution and disturbance from vessel noise, according to the Marine Mammal Commission.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 June 2025
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The formula is lightweight and non-greasy, with a soft, powdery finish that helps prevent irritation without feeling heavy.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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With people spending over two hours a day on social media, each swipe delivers another micro-dose of engagement—or irritation.—
ByLyric Mandell,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Neighbors call in concerned about true nuisances that could affect the enjoyment of their private property.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Reactions to the sudden move varied: Those in the community who considered the festival a nuisance were relieved.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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To the gag order and constant annoyance with any attention the case gets.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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This means that the auditoriums and school gyms and other places where these workers pull long days should be properly air conditioned and stocked with fans, water, ice, electrolyte solutions, and whatever else is needed to ensure the heat remains more of an annoyance than a lethal danger.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Genevieve O’Reilly’s frantic performance hides her exasperation in her dance moves, while close-ups both isolate her from the surrounding wedding guests and enhance the feeling of claustrophobia.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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In Detroit, underperforming stars and teams are usually met with empty stands, uncomfortable silences, light grumbles – at most, loud sighs of exasperation.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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The injunctions have been a thorn in the side of administrations from both parties, with aggrieved parties often filing in specific, favorable courts that would then issue nationwide stays on presidential orders.—
Peter Aitken
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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For nearly half a century, Iran has been a thorn in the side of the world, killing and maiming American soldiers, butchering Israeli citizens, threatening its neighbors and fostering terror around the world.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2025
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“Vexation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vexation. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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