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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
The best affordable pet products are ones that solve everyday annoyances—like odor, shedding, scratch damage, messy mealtimes or anxious behaviors.
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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Snap Layouts make multitasking cleaner, virtual desktops help organize projects, and improved search and voice typing tools cut down on little daily annoyances.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
Despite that optimism, Landsvik still engages with Maja’s rightful annoyances with the world she is forced to live in.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 May 2026
For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Holes in your favorite shirts or shorts are more than annoyances.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Repeated over the course of the year, this constitutes the overall framework of annoyances that is costing Americans big, both in money and time.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
Nothing can turn these joyful moments into annoyances faster than a swarm of bugs showing up uninvited.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Despite the annoyances, the smile is genuine.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Snap Layouts make multitasking cleaner, virtual desktops help organize projects, and improved search and voice typing tools cut down on little daily annoyances.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
Despite that optimism, Landsvik still engages with Maja’s rightful annoyances with the world she is forced to live in.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 May 2026
For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Holes in your favorite shirts or shorts are more than annoyances.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Repeated over the course of the year, this constitutes the overall framework of annoyances that is costing Americans big, both in money and time.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
Nothing can turn these joyful moments into annoyances faster than a swarm of bugs showing up uninvited.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Despite the annoyances, the smile is genuine.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 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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Lahn seized on those frustrations.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Body language aside, Brown also didn’t share his frustrations publicly, declining to speak with reporters.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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People there in the 1970s were getting sick with symptoms like severe fatigue, headaches, skin rashes and swollen knees.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Persistent headaches, scratchy throats and that foggy, fatigued feeling that never quite lifts may not be a virus or seasonal pollen.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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For buyers whose lives are otherwise optimized to the point of abstraction, taking on those tangible nuisances can feel almost noble.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Japanese beetles and slugs are pesky nuisances that will go after the basil in your garden.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Sunday currently appears to be the wetter day of the weekend, with storm coverage increasing area-wide as additional disturbances move into the region.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Lee’s Summit Downtown Days In Lee’s Summit, police spent nearly two hours breaking up a series of incidents and disturbances involving teenagers at the city’s Downtown Days festival Saturday night.—
Ben Wheeler
June 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Unexpected symptoms include inflammation that can cause acne, eczema, or skin irritations, fatigue, brain fog, or strong sugar cravings.—
Mélanie Nauche,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
Noun
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This portable option uses the same isobutane canisters recommended for high-efficiency backpacking stoves to keep a small camp free from pests.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Step two, if pests still show up, is traps and baits.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Other diamonds have spikier settings resembling thorns.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Thanks to four layers of latex and a 3750D elastic outer fabric, the inner hose is protected from pesky things like thorns and sharp corners.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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“Annoyances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyances. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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