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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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as in frustrations
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 headaches
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 nuisances
one who is obnoxiously annoying
younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes
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Recent Examples of annoyances
Nothing can turn these joyful moments into annoyances faster than a swarm of bugs showing up uninvited.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Despite the annoyances, the smile is genuine.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
Her examples highlight how a small, inexpensive tool — or in this case, a repurposed one — can solve minor annoyances throughout daily life.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
To be sure, there can be annoyances.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
In order to make sure horses keep their cool among loud, unpredictable crowds, officers do desensitization training with speakers, sirens, inflatable tube men, kazoos, fireworks, flags and all manner of annoyances.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Shatner deftly presents Kirk's delicate handling of interstellar trader Cyrano Jones's multiplying annoyances with a gentle humor and relaxed resignation as to the absurdity of the situation aboard the Enterprise.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
One of the great delights, but also slight annoyances of doing a show as popular as American Psycho, [is] that family, friends, everyone wants to see it.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Most people use reviews to seek out pleasures and avoid annoyances.
—Sophie Spiegelberger, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Despite the annoyances, the smile is genuine.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
Her examples highlight how a small, inexpensive tool — or in this case, a repurposed one — can solve minor annoyances throughout daily life.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
To be sure, there can be annoyances.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
In order to make sure horses keep their cool among loud, unpredictable crowds, officers do desensitization training with speakers, sirens, inflatable tube men, kazoos, fireworks, flags and all manner of annoyances.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Shatner deftly presents Kirk's delicate handling of interstellar trader Cyrano Jones's multiplying annoyances with a gentle humor and relaxed resignation as to the absurdity of the situation aboard the Enterprise.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
One of the great delights, but also slight annoyances of doing a show as popular as American Psycho, [is] that family, friends, everyone wants to see it.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Most people use reviews to seek out pleasures and avoid annoyances.
—Sophie Spiegelberger, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyances
Noun
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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
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Not all of Reform’s support stems from frustrations of urban decay.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Instead, each character has her own distinct personality, her own specific frustrations with her life, and her own approach to working through those issues in song.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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The real story behind one of Texas’ biggest wildlife headaches starts with a decision the state made on purpose.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some journalists draw a line between the government's mounting headaches and its escalating attacks on the messengers of that news.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Previous modernization efforts The airport has previously suffered from a host of issues that have proved nuisances for travelers, including green liquid falling from the ceiling and broken escalators.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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As a bonus, these plants are generally deer resistant, which may keep these nuisances from crossing over the garden border.—
Haniya Rae,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meteorologists say a large-scale upper-level trough over the Plains is helping drive a series of disturbances that will move east through the day.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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But since that ridge shifted from Northern California in early April, the new pattern has invited multiple low-pressure disturbances into the region.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Make sure your bathroom is well-ventilated to factor out chemicals, and wear protective gloves to keep your skin safe from chemicals that can cause irritations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Below, a sampling of irritations.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Place them around the base of plants that tend to attract pests or along the edges of garden beds.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Each animal serves as an important part of the ecosystem, whether that’s cleaning up dead animals or preying on common garden pests.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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Also known as seaberry, Fried says this plant is notable for its resistance to deer because of its sharp thorns and tree-like height.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
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Use clean pruners to trim away shoots, thorns, or roots along the soil and to help maintain the tree’s size.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Annoyances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyances. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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