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 People are exhausted by subscriptions, signing up for apps, logins, passwords, and other first-world annoyances that are now common in the search to watch a game on TV. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 Add in a few other clever accessories, and suddenly the small annoyances of traveling feel a lot more manageable. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 Even with its annoyances, Samsung’s smart TV platform is at least packed full of features. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 Its innovation strategy starts with recurring consumer annoyances. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 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 From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up. — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 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
  • Yet customers continued describing many of the same frustrations.
    — Brian Tuite, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Swift’s voice sounds steadier too, as her tone rises above the backing vocals and more coherently untangles her frustrations.
    — Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • For anyone living in a household where someone snores, wakes up with headaches or drags through the day, Jack Black’s candid podcast conversation about his CPAP machine offers a familiar reference point.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Long-term exposure can lead to long-term health consequences, including chronic bronchitis or asthma, inflammation of the lungs, headaches, memory loss and fatigue.
    — Rebecca Smullin Dawson, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Take some time to seal gaps in window and door frames with weatherproof caulk to prevent fall stink bug problems, along with roaches, boxelder bugs, cluster flies, and other nuisances.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Those feedings typically run afoul of associations’ governing documents and their rules and regulations due to the potential nuisances, unsanitary conditions, property damage, and liabilities that feral cats and other animals can create.
    — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Electrolyte disturbances during unsupervised fasts can destabilize the heart and trigger arrhythmias.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Stratospheric disturbances can take days to weeks to propagate downward into the lower atmosphere.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Aside from support and alignment issues, dirty pillows can also cause the same kind of skin irritations that arise from pillowcases that have not been washed.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Besides a necklace of thorns, which draws small drops of blood, Kahlo appears to be more focused on the relief of healing.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Roses are considered non-toxic, though thorns can cause injuries and floral preservatives may still pose a risk.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • If warm and dry conditions persist into fall, cool-season pests like rodents, Asian lady beetles, and boxelder bugs may show up later than normal.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Always wash produce thoroughly, using methods like vinegar soaks for dirt and pests.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Annoyances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyances. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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