1
as in headaches
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 frustrations
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 Synonyms for exasperations
Noun
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People there in the 1970s were getting sick with symptoms like severe fatigue, headaches, skin rashes and swollen knees.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
9 June 2026 -
Persistent headaches, scratchy throats and that foggy, fatigued feeling that never quite lifts may not be a virus or seasonal pollen.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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Fried issued her statement to the Herald in response to questions about frustrations with the party’s silence on Wasserman Schultz’s run.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Those frustrations turned to elation last summer when not only did Uzbekistan finally qualify, but did so with a game to spare when edging out the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in their group.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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For buyers whose lives are otherwise optimized to the point of abstraction, taking on those tangible nuisances can feel almost noble.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Japanese beetles and slugs are pesky nuisances that will go after the basil in your garden.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Unexpected symptoms include inflammation that can cause acne, eczema, or skin irritations, fatigue, brain fog, or strong sugar cravings.—
Mélanie Nauche,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
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Others may even have thorns, so thornless trees like the captivator are quite popular.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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Some have thorns or spines, others have poisonous leaves or berries, and still others have…elaborate chemical defense alarm systems?—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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According to Harvard Health, those concerns usually center on irritants, endocrine disruptors and potential carcinogens.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Asked about Valdez, Bis said law enforcement deployed chemical irritants including pepper balls, but not rubber bullets, after agitators attempted to breach the perimeter at Glass House Farms.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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The World Cup’s arrival in South Florida comes with some inconveniences for drivers.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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While the beach has no facilities—not even trash bins or bathrooms—its turquoise water and soft, nearly pink sand more than make up for any inconveniences.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Being in the same room can make issues worse, with choosing what to watch on television and snoring being the biggest annoyances.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Adriana Toro, assistant director of the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division in Broward County — a division which includes Mosquito Control — said there are some simple things people can do to help cut mosquito annoyances.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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