1
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
Kate’s annoyance at her decoy agent having bird’s nest hair is a similarly dry delight.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
By Ariana Eunjung Cha The Washington Post Persistent sleeplessness may be far worse than a passing annoyance — gradually unraveling memory and mental sharpness, according to new research.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Goldberg turned to express annoyance at producer Brian Teta rushing her along.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
So yeah, go ahead and enjoy your annoyance!
—Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
By Ariana Eunjung Cha The Washington Post Persistent sleeplessness may be far worse than a passing annoyance — gradually unraveling memory and mental sharpness, according to new research.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Goldberg turned to express annoyance at producer Brian Teta rushing her along.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
So yeah, go ahead and enjoy your annoyance!
—Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
Noun
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Crypto crimes once contained to online harassment now often include kidnapping, extortion, and armed threats.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cybernews found that users sent an average of 107 messages to their AI partners, creating a digital footprint that could be exploited for identity theft, harassment, or blackmail.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The frustration that had been simmering throughout a dreadful collective display reached combustion levels.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the American captain has no hope of putting his frustration behind him anytime soon.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Regardless of the scheduling headache, there's still no indication the funding bill would pass, unless Republicans and Democrats can strike a deal on health care.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the year before his death, Thomas had been struggling with his mental health, as well as daily headaches and memory loss, his parents said at the time.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wednesday Bye weeks have been mostly a nuisance so far this season.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
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Usually a last resort, the public nuisance investigation allows the Davidson County District Attorney's Office to bring these actions to criminal court, despite the complaint itself being civil in nature, Aaron said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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Banners or signs may not be commercial in nature or obscene, or cause any disturbance to other fans.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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No disturbances are currently reported in the Central Pacific.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, overuse can cause dryness and irritation or strip your hair's natural oils, making your hair more prone to damage.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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When applying the principles of these findings to potential human use, there may also be concern about whether inducing skin irritation in humans raises new issues.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To eat the nopales, remove the spines (spikes, thorns, or barbs) and use them raw in salads or cooked in soups or tacos.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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What fantastic fantasies will lure risk-seeking treasure hunters to breach the massive walls of iron thorns surrounding mysterious radioactive caverns buried deep in the deserts?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Some councilmembers reacted to the extension with exasperation Wednesday.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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His focus on worker satisfaction drew loyalty in-house and exasperation from Wall Street.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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