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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3
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
The fingerprint check completed, Beck reads the highlights of Reacher’s sterling military résumé out loud, to Paulie’s annoyance.
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Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Although watching players try to hide their annoyance is one of the five best things about the league.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
While his wife, Mark’s sister Devon, seems to regard her husband’s new-age gibberish with indifference or annoyance, there are people in Ricken’s orbit who can match his freak.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 25 Feb. 2025
And Quaid is good at pain — also frustration, annoyance, resignation.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Although watching players try to hide their annoyance is one of the five best things about the league.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
While his wife, Mark’s sister Devon, seems to regard her husband’s new-age gibberish with indifference or annoyance, there are people in Ricken’s orbit who can match his freak.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 25 Feb. 2025
And Quaid is good at pain — also frustration, annoyance, resignation.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
Noun
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While a small sampling, these results offer the latest sign of mounting frustration with the billionaire entrepreneur as he’s become a rising figure in international and American politics.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Often, the urge to control how things unfold leads to frustration, impulsive decisions and unnecessary stress.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Skeptics point to volatility, security headaches, and the risk of distorting bitcoin markets if a major government holds too large a stake.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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These side effects include hot flashes, nausea, calf cramps, skin itching or burning, headaches, abdominal discomforts, and fatigue.18 6.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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While some travelers may view passing through the security line as a nuisance, TSA plays a critical role in the safety of traveling throughout the U.S. – and their work expands far beyond airports.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Along with claims of trespass and nuisance, Energy Transfer alleges that Greenpeace defamed the company to its financial backers.—
Jennifer Safstrom,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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The source of the disturbance was just over a mile deep, experts say.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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According to a spokesman from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which investigated the shooting, Independence police responded to a disturbance around 8 p.m. at a home in the 800 block of E. College Street in Independence.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, there is a chance that users may experience: Mild irritation Redness Breakouts Another Way to Boost Collagen in the Skin Using a topical collagen mask is not the only way to boost collagen in the skin.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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For example, Stoddard recommends applying a hydrating serum before a retinol to help absorb the product into your skin, and to help aid with potential dryness and irritation.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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Every detail aligned with the central motif of the rose—even the bag handles were accented with thorns.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Because of that, the switchbacks are mostly covered in chunks of wood and small branches, some with thorns.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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The flowery language can be eye-roll-inducing, but settling into exasperation misses something essential about the value of knowing where our food comes from.—
Sam Corbin,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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The car is filled with tension, with Basel’s frustration and Yuval’s exasperation.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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Authorities claim that the 57-year-old sought to remedy her flight inconvenience by drowning Tywinn in an Orlando International Airport women’s bathroom and leaving the dog behind.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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But for outsiders, like President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s brother, who struggled to find the location of a meeting with CIA Director Allen Dulles, the secrecy was nothing but an inconvenience.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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