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verb (2)

past tense of exasperate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of exasperate
Verb
But still the return of Trump has the nonagenarian exasperated—a sentiment that echoes around the developing world as tariffs and aid cuts threaten some of the globe’s most vulnerable. Charlie Campbell, Time, 2 May 2025 In at least one instance, a government lawyer who became openly exasperated in court at the lack of information he’d been given from the administration was soon after fired by the Justice Department. Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
Adjective
Kyle Walker departed on loan to Milan in January amid nosediving form and, in some cases, vitriol from exasperated supporters. Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025 Tina Fey communicated moral authority by shredding the misogyny of the 2000s; Seth Meyers brought a wry humanism while also coming off like the world’s most exasperated MSNBC addict; Norm MacDonald crossed every possible line and didn’t seem too worried about it. Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
Verb
The culling of flocks and subsequent grocery store and restaurant price markups on eggs have exasperated shoppers. Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025 In the first half, Flick’s team lacked composure and patience, leaving the manager exasperated. Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exasperate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperate
Adjective
  • The ladies get into a few tiffs over Michael Jordan’s son, because Pippen is annoyed that a few of them still follow him on Instagram.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
  • That’s one of the top-line findings in a new survey by First Insight, suggesting that inflation-weary shoppers are annoyed and growing suspicious of major retailers' announcements about rising import costs.
    Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • The condition occurs when the band of connective tissue spanning your arch, called your plantar fascia, becomes inflamed and irritated, which can happen for a bunch of reasons—after all, plantar fasciitis plagues as many as two million people yearly in the US.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 June 2025
  • Calamine lotion: This topical treatment contains zinc oxide, which can soothe irritated or itchy skin.6 Medicated shampoo: Shampoos that contain medical-grade coal tar can help reduce eczema symptoms on your scalp.
    Sarah Hudgens, Health, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Without Flagg, asking angry fans for more money may have sent Welts back into another round of retirement.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
  • Mamdani’s victory fits the emerging pattern of angry and fed-up voters from across the spectrum, as some notable anti-establishment populists have swept to victory in the US and across the globe on both the left and the right.
    Time, Time, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Yet, series creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann weren't too bothered when Pascal gave his war wound update.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Everyone is hot and bothered, confused and unsure what to do next.
    Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • The heated encounter occurred outside a building, as Hannah-Kim appeared visibly upset about the situation and wanted an explanation for Kove’s actions.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
  • In what many pundits considered an upset, Tordillos eventually overcame a slight deficit on election night to overtake Matthew Quevedo, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s deputy chief of staff, by six votes.
    Devan Patel, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • The penalty for an aggravated DUI is up to 15 years in prison, $5,000 fine, 5-year driver’s license suspension and restitution, according to Canyon County.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2025
  • Donald Pinnock was charged Sunday with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025

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“Exasperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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