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 But that conspiracy tends to manifest in the form of universal contemporary annoyances. Judy Berman, Time, 9 Oct. 2025 One of my long-standing annoyances with macOS was the lack of control over the menu bar. Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025 Overgrown weeds, overhanging branches, litter, loud noises — all of these annoyances might come from your Milwaukee neighbor, but not every complaint should go to the same place. Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025 To the point that any pin and screw received wrapping to prevent untoward annoyances. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Those programs, despite their occasional annoyances, were directionally correct. Kara Swisher, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025 Like all married couples, George and Kathryn have their things, those little daily annoyances, the occasional doubt about what the other may be thinking, or doing, in their private hours. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025 Start by banishing the tiny annoyances that draw your attention in the middle of the night, like a squeaky bed frame. Melissa Kirsch, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025 However, archeologists have found that ancient people had their own ways of coping with bugs, rodents, and other annoyances. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyances
Noun
  • Going forward, Nason thinks Gen Z’s job crisis needs to be addressed sooner rather than later, as their student loans start to accumulate and frustrations bubble.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The mise en abyme of the film is reflected in Fellini’s own frustrations during the preproduction of 8 1/2.
    Erik Morse, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Side effects may include stomach issues, headaches, and rare kidney problems from contamination.
    Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
  • In the year before his death, Thomas had been struggling with his mental health, as well as daily headaches and memory loss, his parents said at the time.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Decades ago, marshes were considered nuisances, soggy flats to be drained, dried, and made waterproof with liberal coatings of asphalt.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • No disturbances are currently reported in the Central Pacific.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
  • There is a chance for drier weather later in the week, but the forecast remains uncertain as additional small weather disturbances could still bring rain.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Hydrocortisone Cream Bug bites, rashes, and random skin irritations can flare up fast while traveling.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
  • What buried subconscious irritations are bubbling to the surface?
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • To eat the nopales, remove the spines (spikes, thorns, or barbs) and use them raw in salads or cooked in soups or tacos.
    Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
  • What fantastic fantasies will lure risk-seeking treasure hunters to breach the massive walls of iron thorns surrounding mysterious radioactive caverns buried deep in the deserts?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Outer openings not protected against entry of pests (back door open).
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Boxelder bugs are North American pests that look similar to beetles—but aren’t.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Tillery also advises her clients to skip overpacking and go with carry-on luggage to avoid unnecessary baggage fees or inconveniences if there are flight changes.
    Essence, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Antibiotics have turned once deadly infections into minor inconveniences.
    NPR, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025

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