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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2
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
But 20 near the ware washing area crosses the line from annoyance to swarm.
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David J. Neal
august 1, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Add in some more baffling decisions on top of that, and what should have been an easy layup is yet again another series of annoyances.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The president has attempted to tamp down questions about the case, expressing annoyance that people are still talking about it six years after Epstein's death.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The group of them, at least 10 or 15, talked the entire way through, with their backs turned toward the band, drinks in hand, and a certain level of annoyance for having to hear a bunch of loud, reverb-rich rock music during the middle of their night on the town.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
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David J. Neal
august 1, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Add in some more baffling decisions on top of that, and what should have been an easy layup is yet again another series of annoyances.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The president has attempted to tamp down questions about the case, expressing annoyance that people are still talking about it six years after Epstein's death.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The group of them, at least 10 or 15, talked the entire way through, with their backs turned toward the band, drinks in hand, and a certain level of annoyance for having to hear a bunch of loud, reverb-rich rock music during the middle of their night on the town.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
Noun
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Trump's frustration with Putin appeared to be building as Moscow expanded its ground and long-range strike operations in recent months.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Trump in recent weeks has expressed frustration with Russia as the war continues, and Friday's meeting could have key implication for peace talks as well as Russia-U.S. relations.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Residents report constant running noses, headaches and sore throats.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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While the flu shot can cause redness and soreness at the injection site, as well as fever, muscle aches, headache and fatigue, FluMist can cause flu-like symptoms, including runny nose, congestion, sore throat, cough, fever, and muscle aches.—
Alice Park,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Weaver, the California waterfowl coordinator, said others were likely brought in the past few years to chase away Canada geese that have increasingly become a nuisance at parks and golf courses.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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The presence of drones has caused alarm in communities—and the buzzing noise has sometimes become a nuisance.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Prior to Vance's arrival in the rural vacation spot, the Secret Service reportedly brought disturbances to Charlbury, a village with just 3,000 residents.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The hurricane center is also tracking two other disturbances, one in the north-central Atlantic and one just off Louisiana’s coast.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Pink clay and charcoal do the heavy lifting by absorbing impurities and odors, while Indian cress stem extract and sea buckthorn deliver antioxidants and vitamins to mitigate scalp irritation.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
21 Aug. 2025
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Think: essential oils that have natural properties, like the calming of lavender or the stress-relief of grapefruit, or formulas that fade dark spots, ease irritation, or address the unique needs of melanated skin.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nearly ten months later, that tycoon Jimmy Lai – a pro-democracy firebrand and persistent thorn in Beijing’s side – remains behind bars.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Turnover remains a thorn in the retail industry’s side.—
Michael Spataro,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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But banishing the amusingly furious grumpiness of the character as written for and played by Danny DeVito flattens the friendship between him and Hercules because beyond a little early exasperation, the relationship – and by extension, the whole show – has no texture.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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My friends and family, who tended to house these errant books, generally handled the influx with a mix of good-natured exasperation and resignation.—
Jack Barlow,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2025
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Lawmakers who line up tours for constituents have been apologizing for the inconvenience but are accepting requests for when the ballroom construction is completed.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Locking up necessities has backfired in almost every way, annoying customers and burdening employees, yet Cornell stood by the decision and claimed on an earnings call that customers were actually grateful for the inconvenience.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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