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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
People have the desire to evolve together, and get past the minor annoyances of a Gemini being too flighty for an intense Scorpio or a Leo’s dramatics overshadowing Taurus’s kindness.
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
But [the annoyance recently] is less so.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, the biggest throughline of this episode is Jane’s annoyance at the concept of the challenge.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
That's when a high credit card APR stops being an annoyance and starts becoming a structural problem in your finances.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
But [the annoyance recently] is less so.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, the biggest throughline of this episode is Jane’s annoyance at the concept of the challenge.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
That's when a high credit card APR stops being an annoyance and starts becoming a structural problem in your finances.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
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Many scenes take place at local grassroots organizations, such as the headquarters of Make the Road New York, where immigrants congregate to tell their stories and find solutions to problems such as acquiring an ID and avoiding police harassment.—
Vikram Murthi,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2026
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According to Ruby, seven of the 20 or so churches in G92, a Christian immigrant advocacy coalition in the city, are ready to offer physical sanctuary, though many are avoiding publicity for fear of harassment.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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There are different reasons a person might want to scream, whether they have been told to stay silent about abuse experienced as a child, or have been dismissed or ignored as an adult, or are struggling with a political landscape that has exacerbated feelings of fear, anger and frustration.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Hudson described the frustration of being pigeonholed by an industry that struggled to see her outside the genre.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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Major industry groups including the American Petroleum Institute have not fought to kill the federal endangerment finding, because a patchwork of state laws could ultimately replace it — leading to legal headaches and a raft of nuisance lawsuits against them, experts said.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Gone are the days of worrying that your vitamins or headache medication accidentally spilled all over the bottom of the bag; this style has two layers of defense.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Broadway was also found to have violated probation on three occasions, stemming from his conviction on a Level 6 felony of maintaining a common nuisance and drug possession from his arrest in June 2024.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Excessively loud vehicles has become a common nuisance across Austin, but a group of West Austin neighbors have pushed the city to take action.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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Before Cassini’s mission, astronomers believed that gravitational disturbances inflicted by neighbor Neptune’s orbit caused Saturn’s tilt over time.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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This would have allowed a pilot to keep flying for hours, without disturbances.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Feb. 2026
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The mask is also made with complexion-soothing oatmeal to treat redness and irritation, along with kaolin clay to gently, yet deeply penetrate your pores and exfoliate impurities.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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In conjunction with a relaxing lavender and tea tree scent, there’s also a botanical blend of fumaria tea and swertia japonica extract to soothe irritation, boost circulation, and promote a healthier scalp environment.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
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The move came days after Gail Slater, the Justice Department’s antitrust chief, was bounced from her job, reportedly after becoming a thorn in the side of some business interests.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The group was a thorn in the side of Fidel Castro, and the Castro Brothers took action.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The film follows Su-hyun and Hyun-tae, a couple whose decade-long relationship swings between deep affection and mutual exasperation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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Their exasperation with the officiating left the hosts chirping more at the officials than their rivals.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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