1
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
add people who use cell phones inconsiderately to the list of daily exasperations
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2
as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
my rising exasperation with these constant interruptions
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Recent Examples of exasperation
In a country where the two dominant parties agree on scarcely anything, the collective exasperation with Musk generated unusual consensus.
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Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
There is still exasperation among some members about the reduction over the last few years in guest passes for the tournament.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Spieth in particular cut a frustrated figure, dropping his club on the 9th tee after sending his drive into the tall grass and turning to curse in exasperation after hitting an approach shot on 11 that left him with a long putt for birdie.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Acharya’s exasperation at Western appropriation of ideas from the rest of the world can be repetitive.
—Abhijnan Rej, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2025
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Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
There is still exasperation among some members about the reduction over the last few years in guest passes for the tournament.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Spieth in particular cut a frustrated figure, dropping his club on the 9th tee after sending his drive into the tall grass and turning to curse in exasperation after hitting an approach shot on 11 that left him with a long putt for birdie.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Acharya’s exasperation at Western appropriation of ideas from the rest of the world can be repetitive.
—Abhijnan Rej, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperation
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The variant has similar symptoms to other strains, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or a runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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These included headaches, hand pain, forearm pain, nerve damage in his left elbow, fatigue, decreased stamina and erectile dysfunction, according to the lawsuit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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The briefings were initially planned for earlier in the week but were postponed, to the frustration of the delegation.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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As Flores expressed his frustration with the first-base umpire, Marlins pitcher Cade Gibson started towards Flores and started yelling at him before being pushed away by the team’s coaching staff.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Some of those annoyances include busier streets, increased housing prices and tourist traffic.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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But investors’ annoyance over his answers pointed to Walgreens’ much deeper problems.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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The formula is lightweight and non-greasy, with a soft, powdery finish that helps prevent irritation without feeling heavy.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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While these could be effective for some people, there might be a risk for burning and irritation, which could further aggravate the pimple.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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The injunctions have been a thorn in the side of administrations from both parties, with aggrieved parties often filing in specific, favorable courts that would then issue nationwide stays on presidential orders.—
Peter Aitken
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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For nearly half a century, Iran has been a thorn in the side of the world, killing and maiming American soldiers, butchering Israeli citizens, threatening its neighbors and fostering terror around the world.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2025
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Soto quickly expressed his displeasure after the home plate umpire called a third strike in the fifth inning.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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His father also expressed his displeasure with him.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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An American Werewolf in London' (1981) American dudes backpacking in England get attacked by a werewolf, one of them becomes a beastly nuisance on the full moon, and things get bloody freaky in old London Town.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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In the longer term, the City Council would do well to reconsider enacting a city nuisance ordinance that would punish anyone rioting, looting, obstructing the public way, disrupting traffic, physically assaulting a police officer or even publicly calling for such behavior.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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The fact Ishiba’s LDP faces an election on July 20 only heightens the BOJ’s worries about the political establishment striking back.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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But plenty of Republicans have expressed worries about the provision as well, imperiling its passage.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
25 June 2025
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“Exasperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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