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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
Alito’s aggravation Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has a remarkable record of transforming his old dissenting opinions into the new majority view and setting the direction of the law.
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
None of this may alleviate some drivers’ aggravation with new-fangled headlights.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 4 Jan. 2026
According to Commanders' head coach Dan Quinn, McLaurin's re-aggravation of his quad injury will force him to miss Sunday's game.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Improper vehicle maintenance can cost you extra money and unnecessary aggravation.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
None of this may alleviate some drivers’ aggravation with new-fangled headlights.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 4 Jan. 2026
According to Commanders' head coach Dan Quinn, McLaurin's re-aggravation of his quad injury will force him to miss Sunday's game.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Improper vehicle maintenance can cost you extra money and unnecessary aggravation.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravation
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Unexpectedly, though, operators stumbled across an issue with ground support equipment that could cause more headaches for a crucial moon mission that has already slipped at least a month from its target launch date.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Running out of memory, setting up a new phone or simply wanting peace of mind, Picture Keeper removes the headache from backups.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The measures follow years of accusations by Palestinians that actions by settlers and the military — campaigns of violence, harassment and demolitions — have pushed them from their land.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Stop this unacceptable harassment of the Jewish community here in Antwerp and in Belgium.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rosen has voiced frustration with the prospect of having supported Measure A and still bracing for heavy cuts to his office.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The year before, Jackson had been involved in a demonstration that closed part of the Dan Ryan Expressway, a mass expression of frustration over gun violence.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Intentionally obstructing the roadway, especially while impeding emergency access, is a misdemeanor in Minnesota, as is being a public nuisance by blocking the right-of-way.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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For rulers abroad, the Puerto Rican people were mostly a nuisance to be managed.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Police responded to a disturbance in the 900 Block of Chateau Park Drive, the police department said in a statement.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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During the investigation, the deputies learned that a group of people was driving to the coast when a disturbance occurred inside the vehicle.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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To round things out, many formulas include multitaskers like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid for hydration and brightening, plus gentler exfoliants—think PHA or low-dose AHA/BHA blends, so skin gets the benefits of exfoliation without the irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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While experts say stronger regulation is needed, women may be able to lower potential risk by limiting wear time and watching for scalp irritation.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Although there is a standing ovation, Derya doesn’t hang around to bask in the applause, much to the annoyance of a visiting politician who is angling for a selfie with the star.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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To the president's annoyance, surprisingly solid economic statistics have failed to persuade many Americans to adopt a rosier outlook.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Conversations with him on this topic tend to be a bacchanal of profanity and exasperation.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Though Miami has made the playoffs every year this decade, and gone to two Finals in the past six years, fan exasperation stems from a team (with historically high standards and achievement) remaining in play-in purgatory for what’s headed toward a fourth consecutive season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Aggravation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravation. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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