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to make angry
it's virtually impossible to anger Mrs. Peterson—she's the most easygoing person I've ever known
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Recent Examples of angering
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
For years, Israel never officially broached the subject for fear of angering Turkey, but that relationship has soured over the past two decades, especially as the most recent wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have dragged on.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
And Fabian's small news story voided the side of the bets predicting no missile, angering the losers.
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Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Younger, more far left candidates across the nation, from California to Indiana, are running this year to try and oust older, longtime congressional incumbents — angering Democratic Party leaders.
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Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2026
Not further angering Republicans took precedence over protecting the creative freedom of CBS’ producing partners.
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Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
The university, its athletic department and anyone associated with it haven't done the Red Raiders and their quarterback any favors, either, with people like head coach Joey Maguire and billionaire booster Cody Campbell sounding off on the issue and only angering fans further.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
The Star, which also looked into the killing, revealed that Jordan’s associations with organized crime figures, as well as his apparent disregard for angering them, likely contributed to his death.
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Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
In the biblical Tower of Babel story, humans are driven by hubris to try to create a tower tall enough to touch the sky, angering God in the process.
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Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
25 May 2026
Verb
Israel for years avoided officially recognizing the violence as genocide out fear of angering Turkey, but that relationship has soured over the past two decades, especially as the most recent wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have dragged on.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
For years, Israel never officially broached the subject for fear of angering Turkey, but that relationship has soured over the past two decades, especially as the most recent wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have dragged on.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
And Fabian's small news story voided the side of the bets predicting no missile, angering the losers.
—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Younger, more far left candidates across the nation, from California to Indiana, are running this year to try and oust older, longtime congressional incumbents — angering Democratic Party leaders.
—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2026
Not further angering Republicans took precedence over protecting the creative freedom of CBS’ producing partners.
—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
The university, its athletic department and anyone associated with it haven't done the Red Raiders and their quarterback any favors, either, with people like head coach Joey Maguire and billionaire booster Cody Campbell sounding off on the issue and only angering fans further.
—
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
The Star, which also looked into the killing, revealed that Jordan’s associations with organized crime figures, as well as his apparent disregard for angering them, likely contributed to his death.
—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
In the biblical Tower of Babel story, humans are driven by hubris to try to create a tower tall enough to touch the sky, angering God in the process.
—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angering
Adjective
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Bannon may be the first person to perceive it as the frequency of all suffering, something inescapable and infuriating.
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Sometimes there’s an infuriating message.
Verb
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Before the agreement was announced, Israeli forces struck in Beirut, enraging Trump, who has publicly expressed his fury with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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In May 2021, after being elected to Parliament, Ben-Gvir established a makeshift office in a Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, enraging local residents.
Adjective
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While certain oils work well together (like lemon and tea tree, sweet orange and cinnamon, peppermint and rosemary), aim to mix only two to three oils when blending to avoid a displeasing or overpowering fragrance.
Verb
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On Day 1 of the truce, and in the days since, Israel has stepped up attacks against Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, in Lebanon, outraging Iran and leading to accusations the terms had been breached.
Adjective
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So, with the knowledge that the upcoming summer holidays might be upsetting for your pets, what are some next steps for concerned pet owners?
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While at the AirBnb, the two decided to go to a restaurant and on the drive there the woman got a text from the father of her child, upsetting Garcia, police say.
Verb
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Weird; annoying even – but the floaters did not seem urgent.
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My biggest concern about adding a tracking device around Mya’s neck was annoying her or creating disruption.
Adjective
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The show about the white-picket fence Cleaver family and their troublesome son created a foundational image of post-war Americana that has been so influential, the show’s title is a shorthand for this era of conservative nuclear family values.
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One of the troublesome sounds for writers was /w/.
Adjective
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The groups alleged that students would be forced to forgo their education or accept burdensome private loans.
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Teams were eager for a change, finding the travel burdensome and the schedule too hectic to focus on roster preparations, with the league’s awards ceremony, the end of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the start of free agency unfolding in a few weeks’ time.
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“Angering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angering. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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