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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
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.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Even little annoyances take away from our ability to enjoy what life has to offer.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
This funky little beach town checks all the boxes for a great seaside destination, with none of the annoyances— like huge crowds and towering high rises—of more popular spots.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Most people use reviews to seek out pleasures and avoid annoyances.
—Sophie Spiegelberger, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
The best affordable pet products are ones that solve everyday annoyances—like odor, shedding, scratch damage, messy mealtimes or anxious behaviors.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Cold-weather conditions can be a unique challenge even for the most meticulous cleaner, but a few adjustments can help prevent minor annoyances from becoming persistent problems.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Congress used to debate authorizing such things, but with the GOP House and Senate now reduced to glorified White House staff offices, Trump need not trifle with such annoyances.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Even little annoyances take away from our ability to enjoy what life has to offer.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
This funky little beach town checks all the boxes for a great seaside destination, with none of the annoyances— like huge crowds and towering high rises—of more popular spots.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Most people use reviews to seek out pleasures and avoid annoyances.
—Sophie Spiegelberger, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
The best affordable pet products are ones that solve everyday annoyances—like odor, shedding, scratch damage, messy mealtimes or anxious behaviors.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Cold-weather conditions can be a unique challenge even for the most meticulous cleaner, but a few adjustments can help prevent minor annoyances from becoming persistent problems.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Congress used to debate authorizing such things, but with the GOP House and Senate now reduced to glorified White House staff offices, Trump need not trifle with such annoyances.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 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
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Since October, residents along the Interstate 77 corridor have expressed frustrations with the North Carolina Department of Transportation plans, which at one point included removing homes from historically Black neighborhoods.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Community responds with skepticism, disdain Online, Austinites voiced their frustrations with the club’s pattern of financial setbacks.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Patients can also experience fever, headaches and body aches.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Donor requests for internships for their family members also led to overcrowding in the office and logistical headaches for schedulers, one former staffer said.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Many of those surveyed said homelessness, loitering, drug use and public nuisances, along with protracted and intensive municipal construction projects, deter customers from visiting establishments.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Property owners who tolerate habitual nuisances will have to meet certain standards set by the city and pay fees to reimburse the city for enforcement resources.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
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La Niña is El Niño’s cooler water sibling that can also lead to global weather disturbances.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Detainees struggle to obtain medication and healthcare, lose concerning amounts of weight because of a lack of food, and live in fear of private security guards known to use force to put down disturbances.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The trick here is to turn those irritations into something else, like memories.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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There are several health risks that can occur from moldy showers like allergic reactions, respiratory illnesses, and other irritations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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So if those pests show up, instead of one or two plants dying, all of them do.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The seeds could have invasive species, pests and plant diseases that could damage the state’s $47 billion agriculture economy, according to a news release.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lisianthus, sometimes referred to as the rose without thorns, is a favorite among florists and gardeners alike.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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As a bonus, currant shrubs lack the thorns found on many other berry bushes.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Annoyances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyances. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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