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Noun
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Symptoms include irritability and other mood changes, fatigue and trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, neck pain, and hyperactivity.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025 -
But for some people, the supplement has been linked to various side effects including headaches, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach aches, confusion or disorientation, tremors, low blood pressure, irritability, mild anxiety and depression.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The most common symptoms of teething include drooling, putting fingers or fists in their mouth, swollen or puffy gums, difficulty sleeping, crankiness and fussiness, per the institution.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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At one point, her crankiness about being underappreciated for her domestic efforts is blamed, without irony, on her period.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Don’t use undiluted vinegar since its acidity can damage outer frames or other surfaces near the glass.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Science shows that adding lemon to green tea can help stabilize catechins and boost the absorption of antioxidants, thanks to lemon juice’s acidity and vitamin C content.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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True, its narrative was hard to follow, its dialogue abstruse, but why the petulance?—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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So there’s a feeling of vindictiveness and petulance that’s in there, but there’s also a practicality to it, too.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Captiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captiousness. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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