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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
a reminder designed to prevent the aggravation of phones ringing during movies
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as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
the neighbors' constant aggravations prompted us to move out of town
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as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
informed her children that she didn't need the extra aggravation of hearing them fight in the back seat while they were stuck in traffic
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Recent Examples of aggravation
According to Commanders' head coach Dan Quinn, McLaurin's re-aggravation of his quad injury will force him to miss Sunday's game.
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Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
From airports to airplanes, hotels to restaurants, a literal buffet of slights, misunderstandings, and aggravations is offered up to the viewer in a one-hour comedic feast.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2025
Improper vehicle maintenance can cost you extra money and unnecessary aggravation.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Those include allergy symptoms such as coughing, sneezing and irritated eyes and skin, as well as respiratory issues like shortness of breath, chest tightness and aggravation of asthma or COPD.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
From airports to airplanes, hotels to restaurants, a literal buffet of slights, misunderstandings, and aggravations is offered up to the viewer in a one-hour comedic feast.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2025
Improper vehicle maintenance can cost you extra money and unnecessary aggravation.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Those include allergy symptoms such as coughing, sneezing and irritated eyes and skin, as well as respiratory issues like shortness of breath, chest tightness and aggravation of asthma or COPD.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravation
Noun
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The illness tends to come on abruptly, with symptoms including fever, sore throat, headaches and fatigue.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Zabik is facing two counts of inciting destruction of life or property, menacing, and harassment.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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And Kelly keeps cashing in, converting Hegseth’s harassment into campaign donations.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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From road rage to the slow highway crawl, traffic can lead to anxiety and frustration for any driver.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Wilson’s frustrations are compounded by Advent’s spotty record in the consumer space, the people say ; another Advent name, the haircare brand Olaplex, has seen its stock collapse since its 2022 IPO.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Aside from being a general nuisance with their ferocious snores, pungent odors and growls, bears can do serious damage to a home.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s a world in which Minus One is disquieting, where the nuisance of who started that war is totally lost and instead we’re treated to a nationalistic uprising.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, the California Coastal Commission said the display should be moved from La Jolla Cove, citing potential disturbance of sea lions at Point La Jolla and a failure of organizers to secure necessary permitting in time.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fatigue, poor concentration, sleep disturbances, appetite changes and social withdrawal are also red flags, in addition to thoughts about dying or suicidal ideations.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just avoid placing them directly against bare skin for extended periods to prevent irritation or burns.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rarely, salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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And while mosquitoes are a major annoyance, especially during vacations, bites can sometimes pose a serious risk.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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While any price hike in an uncertain economy is usually greeted with annoyance if not outrage, there’s little question that music streaming is one of the better bargains in the entertainment world, and surveys have shown that consumers have long been willing to pay more.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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Griffin then turned toward an off-camera member of production, raising her hands in exasperation.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump at times expressed exasperation with voters who have given him low marks on his stewardship of the country.—
Alicia Diaz,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Aggravation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravation. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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