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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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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
Much to the annoyance of Democrats, Elon Musk has become a prominent figure in President Donald Trump's administration.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Teams of cops designed to respond to these everyday annoyances will be hitting the streets in precincts enrolled in the new pilot program, said Tisch, who added that quality-of-life 311 complaints doubled between 2018 and 2024.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
However, this lingering annoyance can turn into deep resentment over time and damage relationships and our connection to community.
—Time, 7 Apr. 2025
All annoyance went out of the window when Travis spotted Jason and Kylie’s newborn daughter.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Teams of cops designed to respond to these everyday annoyances will be hitting the streets in precincts enrolled in the new pilot program, said Tisch, who added that quality-of-life 311 complaints doubled between 2018 and 2024.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
However, this lingering annoyance can turn into deep resentment over time and damage relationships and our connection to community.
—Time, 7 Apr. 2025
All annoyance went out of the window when Travis spotted Jason and Kylie’s newborn daughter.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
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Particularly if Devers' frustration in Boston grows.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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The night was maddening enough that, after the sixth inning, Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior was ejected for expressing his frustration with home-plate umpire Jeremie Rehak’s strike zone — the first ejection of Prior’s baseball life.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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That outage effectively shut down one of the nation’s busiest airports for approximately two hours, and led to days of cancellations, delays and headaches for travelers.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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But string and yarn can become a headache for owners if their cats get their paws on it, which is exactly what happened to TikTok user @healingat40.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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While the Black Series trailers are no longer a problem for City of Industry and Los Angeles County authorities, Wildomar officials say the trailers are now a nuisance for them.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Both communities have spotlighted the importance of responsible tourism, where travelers are respectful and supportive of the local community, without being a nuisance or irresponsible.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Police responded to the report of a disturbance on Tuesday at 2:07 p.m. at Kennedy High School where officers and staff worked to separate those who were involved, according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Use medications that can help with nausea, headaches, or sleep disturbances, such as pain relievers, antinausea drugs, and sleeping aids.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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The earrings boast quality hypoallergenic materials to avoid ear irritation, and come in rose gold, sterling silver, or gold plated.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
5 May 2025
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Those with sensitive skin don’t have to worry about skin irritation, either, as they’re made from a nickel-free material.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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Yet, that $250,000 could well be enough to become more than just a thorn in the side of the ransomware industry if Halcyon has anything to do with.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Steyer’s company, long a thorn in the tech mogul’s side, promotes safer tech for children.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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That same exhaustion— both physical and mental, and a general sense of exasperation with family members who can’t step up without her help—may also explain why nearly one-third of moms are considering celebrating alone this year.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
25 Apr. 2025
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When Jesse turns off the roundtable discussion at home, his expression reads as exasperation and disappointment, not glee over the humbling of a sibling rival.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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In recent years, clinician burnout has evolved from an occupational inconvenience to a financial emergency for healthcare practices struggling to keep up with high turnover rates and shrinking margins.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The positives just can't outweigh the negatives: wearing heavy specialized glasses for an extended time; leaning on the laptop inputs to navigate the digital space; staying wired to the PC; and other inconveniences.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
5 May 2025
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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