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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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
Sitting inside Taqueria Hoy’s Orange location on a spring morning, De Anda, better known to family and regulars as Don Rafa and his sons, Raphael and Christian, talked about their 24-hour restaurants the way people talk about a family member, with affection, exasperation and pride.
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Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
This paralysis tends to provoke exasperation in others and sometimes even shame in the person experiencing it.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Her remarks were met with groans, loud exhaling and other audible exasperation from a court gallery filled with victims and their families.
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Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
The novel’s omniscient narrator can barely conceal their exasperation, relaying key details like place and time with a winking mix of hostility and resignation.
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Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
This paralysis tends to provoke exasperation in others and sometimes even shame in the person experiencing it.
—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Her remarks were met with groans, loud exhaling and other audible exasperation from a court gallery filled with victims and their families.
—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
The novel’s omniscient narrator can barely conceal their exasperation, relaying key details like place and time with a winking mix of hostility and resignation.
—
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperation
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That’s when the real headache for businesses began, as customs checks, border controls and reams of paperwork came into force.
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But the move enabled Florida to lock in what will be one of the best top-six forward groups in the league, slotting Brady Tkachuck into the left wing spot on the second line alongside center Sam Bennett and right wing Matthew Tkachuk that will cause opponents major headaches.
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Those frustrations could be on the verge of boiling over.
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But without knowing the reasons behind those decisions, the criticism amounts to nothing more than frustrations over unmet expectations.
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The Warriors don’t need a teenager who needs a map to find the weight room — some long-term project who turns tantalization into annoyance — just add time.
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SpongeBob and his best friend Patrick show care and loyalty to each other, as well as conflict, annoyance, and repair.
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Los Angeles County health officer Muntu Davis said the main public health concern was smoke and fine particles that can cause temporary irritation of the ear, nose, throat and lungs, as well as exacerbate heart and lung conditions.
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The alcohol-free formula supports a healthy oral microbiome and fresh breath without causing dryness or irritation.
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Every single product is impeccable; the only thorn in any of their sides is the admittedly high price point.
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The match was set, and now Rhodes will defend the title against the two thorns in his side since before Clash in Italy.
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They could also be heard voicing their displeasure with a chorus of boos.
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Koné was carted off the field after a brutal tackle by Qatar’s Assim Madibo in the second half, which led to immediate displeasure from the Canadian players and coaches on the sideline.
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In May, Social Circle filed a lawsuit against DHS, arguing the agency violated federal environmental review requirements and Georgia public nuisance law while pursuing the project.
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Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.
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Wood’s career was derailed by injuries, leading to worries of hard throwers being susceptible to blowing out pitching arms.
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The New Jersey Girl and its parent company, The Local Girl Media Group, live on addressing public worries; this one just happened to have stakes for a broader population.
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“Exasperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperation. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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