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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
The lone pesky issue is Lamont Butler’s aggravation of his shoulder injury.
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Jim Root, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Despite some news reports to the contrary, the newest influx of periodic cicadas — the red-eyed, at times comically clumsy aggravation with wings — will not descend upon Maryland in 2025.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
This led to the aggravation of the injury, forcing the 31-year-old to sit out the 2025 season after playing The Sentry.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Caregivers also may have sleep difficulty and physical pain, headaches and aggravation of their underlying conditions that pre-existed the caregiver role.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Jim Root, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Despite some news reports to the contrary, the newest influx of periodic cicadas — the red-eyed, at times comically clumsy aggravation with wings — will not descend upon Maryland in 2025.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
This led to the aggravation of the injury, forcing the 31-year-old to sit out the 2025 season after playing The Sentry.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Caregivers also may have sleep difficulty and physical pain, headaches and aggravation of their underlying conditions that pre-existed the caregiver role.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravation
Noun
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The dietitian said grape skins also contain tannins, which have antioxidant properties and help give red wine a distinct flavor, but they may also be linked to headaches.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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When Maura began shaking and complaining of a headache and shortness of breath, her lawyer says it was dismissed as a panic attack.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Resurging opposition to fluoridation — the practice of adding fluoride to public water systems at safe levels to prevent tooth decay — has been a nuisance for dentists, researchers and public health experts.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2025
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How to get rid of gnats Generally, gnats are more of a nuisance than an actual threat to humans.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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On a random note: Long before those assignments, Chuck was pepper-sprayed covering the disturbances in Miami the morning Elián Gonzalez was whisked away by federal authorities.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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There isn’t much built in to withstand those kinds of disturbances or fluctuations.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
9 May 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
Noun
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When Murderbot finally starts voicing its annoyance to Mensah and the team, the series gets a lot more entertaining.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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There will be tension within and between the couples; some of their annoyance may in turn annoy the viewer.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Acting in the public interest? Commission members reacted with exasperation after hearing key points from the reports.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
8 May 2025
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka fell to the ground in shock, Lucas Paqueta shook his head in frustration, exasperation gripped Tomas Soucek and Maximilian Kilman, while Graham Potter stood motionless on the touchline.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 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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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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“Aggravation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravation. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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