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as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation
bad spelling is a constant frustration to language-arts teachers
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as in exasperations
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
the professor's frustration with students who refused to consult the syllabus
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Recent Examples of frustrations
At least the quality of cabin materials—the complex leather stitching, the suppleness of the hide, the tasteful integration of carbon-fiber trim—lends the cabin a feeling of specialness that mitigates some of the tech frustrations.
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
That cryptic comment came amid widespread speculation about the future of Brown, who expressed his frustrations with the Eagles’ inconsistent pass offense during the season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The same economic frustrations that drive perilous journeys north are now being weaponized to fill foreign trenches east.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
While Eze was used to playing every game at Palace, there have been frustrations for the 27-year-old during his first season at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Axios first reported details of the president's frustrations.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Their traffic frustrations will likely mirror what Wyandotte County residents, businesses and local commuters have experienced for years.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Phoenix leaders passed an ordinance requiring retailers to equip their shopping carts with such locking devices or hire a cart-retrieval company in a unanimous vote, as residents voiced growing frustrations with the eyesore.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Elfman, sharing the board’s frustrations, said Foxboro’s police and fire chiefs have been preparing for the World Cup for over three years.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
That cryptic comment came amid widespread speculation about the future of Brown, who expressed his frustrations with the Eagles’ inconsistent pass offense during the season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The same economic frustrations that drive perilous journeys north are now being weaponized to fill foreign trenches east.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
While Eze was used to playing every game at Palace, there have been frustrations for the 27-year-old during his first season at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Axios first reported details of the president's frustrations.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Their traffic frustrations will likely mirror what Wyandotte County residents, businesses and local commuters have experienced for years.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Phoenix leaders passed an ordinance requiring retailers to equip their shopping carts with such locking devices or hire a cart-retrieval company in a unanimous vote, as residents voiced growing frustrations with the eyesore.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Elfman, sharing the board’s frustrations, said Foxboro’s police and fire chiefs have been preparing for the World Cup for over three years.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
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Major industry groups including the American Petroleum Institute have not fought to kill the federal endangerment finding, because a patchwork of state laws could ultimately replace it — leading to legal headaches and a raft of nuisance lawsuits against them, experts said.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The philosopher’s epic struggles with headaches led in part to his belief that God was dead, and also to a belief that pain, both physical and emotional, was more generative than health.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are several health risks that can occur from moldy showers like allergic reactions, respiratory illnesses, and other irritations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Side effects were generally mild and short-term, but included skin irritations and headaches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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Property owners who tolerate habitual nuisances will have to meet certain standards set by the city and pay fees to reimburse the city for enforcement resources.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
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Barry said the new penalties are being enacted to coincide with the town’s passage of new rules dealing with nuisances and stormwater issues.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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As a bonus, currant shrubs lack the thorns found on many other berry bushes.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the trees a fence of thorns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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However, you also might be dogged with silly errors, delays, transportation problems and misplaced items.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Due to significant press problems, newspaper delivery is running late on Tuesday.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Most people use reviews to seek out pleasures and avoid annoyances.—
Sophie Spiegelberger,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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The best affordable pet products are ones that solve everyday annoyances—like odor, shedding, scratch damage, messy mealtimes or anxious behaviors.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The venues in Beijing were mostly empty, and the teams were isolated from each other, subject to daily COVID tests and other inconveniences that put a notable damper on the experience.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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There's an affluent half of the population whose financial lives aren't disrupted by momentary inconveniences.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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