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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
The former make for an easy snack (carnal or cuisine), while the latter are an even more fleeting annoyance.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 June 2026
Still, when those demolition notices went up, Hollywood Heritage sent their landmark nomination to the city — much to Sogoyan’s annoyance.
—Max Kutner, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
An almost-obsessive devotion to comfort, knowing that your roster of responsibilities is stressful enough without the annoyance of stiff, stuffy clothing.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Adriana Toro, assistant director of the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division in Broward County — a division which includes Mosquito Control — said there are some simple things people can do to help cut mosquito annoyances.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 June 2026
Still, when those demolition notices went up, Hollywood Heritage sent their landmark nomination to the city — much to Sogoyan’s annoyance.
—Max Kutner, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
An almost-obsessive devotion to comfort, knowing that your roster of responsibilities is stressful enough without the annoyance of stiff, stuffy clothing.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Adriana Toro, assistant director of the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division in Broward County — a division which includes Mosquito Control — said there are some simple things people can do to help cut mosquito annoyances.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for annoyance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
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Potential jurors questioned on harassment, retaliation A jury pools of roughly 300 Johnson County residents was whittled down to 110 on Monday morning before attorneys began their questions.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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Ovitz had left the agency a few months before the alleged assault, but Ormond’s attorneys wanted to question him about his knowledge of Weinstein, the operations of CAA, and the culture of harassment in the industry, which Ovitz had referenced in his memoir.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Kiley left the Republican Party earlier this year, citing frustration with partisanship.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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In Ghana, there also remains frustration at the old FIFA rules which dictated that once a player had represented a country at youth level, he was bound to it forever.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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That’s when the real headache for businesses began, as customs checks, border controls and reams of paperwork came into force.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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But the move enabled Florida to lock in what will be one of the best top-six forward groups in the league, slotting Brady Tkachuck into the left wing spot on the second line alongside center Sam Bennett and right wing Matthew Tkachuk that will cause opponents major headaches.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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In May, Social Circle filed a lawsuit against DHS, arguing the agency violated federal environmental review requirements and Georgia public nuisance law while pursuing the project.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Golt could not say what the disturbance was about.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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However, in the eastern Pacific basin, a pair of tropical disturbances are being watched for possible development in the next several days far from land.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Los Angeles County health officer Muntu Davis said the main public health concern was smoke and fine particles that can cause temporary irritation of the ear, nose, throat and lungs, as well as exacerbate heart and lung conditions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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The alcohol-free formula supports a healthy oral microbiome and fresh breath without causing dryness or irritation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Until Hoxha's break with Nikita Khrushchev's USSR, after the abjuration of Stalinism, Sazan was in Soviet hands, a thorn in the side of the West, a base for 12 Whiskey-class submarines and of chemical-biological weapons plants.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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However, some homeowners may be wary of planting roses because of their heavy thorns—especially in households with children or pets.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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On the first, the Napoli star was taken down by multiple defenders inside the box, leaving him again looking in exasperation at referee Ilgiz Tantashev.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Another dad sometimes paced by the swings, coaching his son’s performance in a permanent state of exasperation.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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