annoyances

noun

plural of annoyance
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
as in nuisances
one who is obnoxiously annoying younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes

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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
  1. harassments
  2. frustrations
  3. headaches
  4. nuisances
  5. disturbances
  6. irritations
  7. thorns
  8. pests
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
Definition of harassments
Noun
  • Rather than treating Debra’s frustrations as something distant from her own life, Heaton drew from the reality of raising her own kids while working on the series.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But others argue those rookie mistakes and earlier comments − including calls to abolish the police − were eclipsed by Hong's grassroots support and growing frustrations with the party establishment.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrations
Noun
  • According to a GoFundMe set up to fund her ongoing treatment, severe headaches and blurred vision were among the initial symptoms Katie experienced before her cancer diagnosis.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Aviation pro Andres Celis says large roller bags that don’t fit properly in overhead bins can create unnecessary headaches during boarding as crew members try to find a place for them.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of headaches
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  • Others argued that the report seems to cast members of the media as nuisances to be dealt with, while ignoring instances in which journalists were targeted by law enforcement.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of nuisances
Noun
  • But new research suggests these cosmic giants can also hurl enormous amounts of energy outward, driving powerful disturbances that ripple hundreds of thousands of light-years through space.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The system, called NetSense Airspace Awareness-as-a-Service, analyzes radio-frequency disturbances around cellular networks.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • Respiratory and neurological side effects can be symptoms in contaminated areas, which include headaches, tiredness, difficulty breathing and irritations of the eyes, nose and throat.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Smoke can cause a series of health problems, from minor irritations to serious concerns.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of irritations
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  • Their kickers’ health and performance for years have been one of the thorns in the team’s side.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of thorns
Noun
  • The bacteria could detect signals associated with drought, pests or disease.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • At the packing plants, inspections continue, checking quality, the fruit’s flesh and possible pests.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of pests

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