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Recent Examples of exasperation Genevieve O’Reilly’s frantic performance hides her exasperation in her dance moves, while close-ups both isolate her from the surrounding wedding guests and enhance the feeling of claustrophobia. Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 23 June 2025 In Detroit, underperforming stars and teams are usually met with empty stands, uncomfortable silences, light grumbles – at most, loud sighs of exasperation. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 19 June 2025 While a trip to Italy usually means relaxation and la dolce vita (or the sweet life), one woman hit the point of exasperation at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) due to a disagreement at the boarding counter, allegedly over the weight of a suitcase, the International Business Times reports. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025 Musk’s spectacular falling-out with Trump might make some congressional Republicans more willing to voice their exasperation with Musk. Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for exasperation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperation
Noun
  • Some headaches are related to muscle tension and can be triggered by stress.9 Hot showers or baths promote relaxation.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
  • These can seem like a real headache for a sole trader who does not have an HR department to take care of all this for them.
    Peter Boolkah, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • North Texas’ congestion, perhaps to the frustration of many, had more or less returned to normal by 2022, according to data compiled by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
  • Just ask Paige Spiranac, former LPGA hopeful turned golf influencer, who recently took it to X to voice her frustration.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • To the gag order and constant annoyance with any attention the case gets.
    Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • This means that the auditoriums and school gyms and other places where these workers pull long days should be properly air conditioned and stocked with fans, water, ice, electrolyte solutions, and whatever else is needed to ensure the heat remains more of an annoyance than a lethal danger.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Fortunately, there are ways to manage the dryness and irritation, including taking warm (not hot) baths, using a humidifier and applying a creamy, fragrance-free moisturizer within three minutes of bathing and throughout the day, the AADA notes.
    Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
  • And despite the tight fit, the fabric felt soft against the skin without any abrasion or irritation.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • James Tolkan plays Gerald Strickland, who worked at Hill Valley High School and, in both 1955 and 1985, was a thorn in the side of the McFlys.
    Jonathon Dornbush, EW.com, 3 July 2025
  • Many people had thoughts about what was said, especially the constant thorn in Puff’s side, 50 Cent.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Trump's supporters have pushed for his administration to release details about Epstein's associates, and many are expressing displeasure at the latest development.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 July 2025
  • There is still an entire second half of the MLB season for Volpe to turn things around, but while Yankees fans have been vocal about their displeasure with his play of late, an opposing fan apparently took things too far to the point where his father did not want to hear it.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Neighbors call in concerned about true nuisances that could affect the enjoyment of their private property.
    Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Angry residents would sabotage the robotaxis with the help of traffic cones, while the city’s fire department chief herself would regularly malign them as a dangerous nuisance.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • Their visits to the ophthalmologist are now every six months, but Maggie admits the worry never quite fades.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 July 2025
  • Meanwhile, there was hand-wringing in the NASCAR garage over headlines about high crime and worries about whether the Cup Series cars would be able to have a good show on such a narrow course.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 6 July 2025

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“Exasperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperation. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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