annoyances

plural of annoyance
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as in harassments
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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Recent Examples of annoyances Its innovation strategy starts with recurring consumer annoyances. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 These annoyances just barely prevent Hinge from dethroning our Editors' Choice winners for dating apps, Match and Tinder. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 Liam Gallagher continued his longtime legacy of talking crap about other artists with his recap of this year’s World Cup halftime show, tweeting out various annoyances that plagued him. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 July 2026 Everyday annoyances add up fast, but fixing them doesn’t have to break the bank. Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 But at that point, the headlines were still focused on relatively benign annoyances like car engines conking out, or a bridge getting stuck on Roosevelt Road. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Crying children are consistently ranked among travelers' top in-flight annoyances, which means the pressure on parents and guardians to keep little ones calm is at an all-time high at 30,000 feet. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up. Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 June 2026 These scams are not random annoyances. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyances
Noun
  • The everyday realities of life under the occupation, including the hassles and harassments of bureaucratic delays and security checkpoints, can suddenly become matters of life and death.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Many were quick to express their frustrations over the outage on social media.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Some version of both, with all the frustrations and unknowns that come along.
    Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Common symptoms include fever, headaches, body aches, joint pain, rash, vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC.
    Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Others get quiet, clingy or suddenly complain of stomachaches and headaches.
    Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Kansas City City Council approved a trio of ordinances on Thursday aimed at vacant properties that become nuisances and staving off demolition of historic buildings.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Germans often overreact to animal nuisances with complicated schemes.
    Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Not getting enough sleep, not being able to get to sleep and waking up during the night are all signs of sleep disturbances.
    Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • What begins as relatively weak shear disturbances can quickly evolve into major waves and vortices.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Smoke can cause a series of health problems, from minor irritations to serious concerns.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • For Hygiene and Disease Prevention Showering helps remove sweat, dirt, bacteria, and other impurities from the surface of your skin and hair, which can cause infections and irritations.
    Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • In many species, the pronotum extends over the body to form elaborate shapes that resemble thorns, buds, or other plant structures, providing excellent camouflage.
    Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
  • These networks used to buffer against isolation and economic displacement—the thorns of modern life that make partnership more valuable yet love more difficult to find.
    Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Plus, this will make your lawn more susceptible to pests and diseases.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
  • There is no harm in leaving some dead plants in the garden if they are not contaminated by pests and diseases and won’t reseed.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Annoyances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyances. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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