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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
Republicans argue the region’s frustrations reflect years of structural failures under Cooper’s disaster management system, stretching back to earlier storms.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
His confession became a lightning rod for frustrations from workers who say AI is already eroding their livelihoods.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The Bruins took their frustrations out on an overmatched opponent Tuesday night at Pauley Pavilion, winning 98-66 in the fifth of a six-game West Coast swing that is crucial to their NCAA tournament aspirations.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Those fears, coupled with the manager airing his frustrations publicly and confirming his intention to leave when his contract expires in the summer, played a significant part in driving their approach to the mid-season market.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The collective of musicians was facing mounting frustrations with cases of the flu, coupled with the lengthy distances needing to be traversed in their tour bus, taking a toll on the group.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
In a December meeting, commissioners acknowledged customers’ frustrations, but added that the winds blew down hundreds of power lines onto the dry landscape.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of Orange County parents packed into school cafeterias in the past two weeks to vent their frustrations about plans to close seven public schools, complaining the decisions were made without their input and sharing fears that switching schools will hurt their children’s education.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The broadcast cameras caught Gauff’s frustrations being taken out on her racket.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
His confession became a lightning rod for frustrations from workers who say AI is already eroding their livelihoods.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The Bruins took their frustrations out on an overmatched opponent Tuesday night at Pauley Pavilion, winning 98-66 in the fifth of a six-game West Coast swing that is crucial to their NCAA tournament aspirations.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Those fears, coupled with the manager airing his frustrations publicly and confirming his intention to leave when his contract expires in the summer, played a significant part in driving their approach to the mid-season market.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The collective of musicians was facing mounting frustrations with cases of the flu, coupled with the lengthy distances needing to be traversed in their tour bus, taking a toll on the group.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
In a December meeting, commissioners acknowledged customers’ frustrations, but added that the winds blew down hundreds of power lines onto the dry landscape.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of Orange County parents packed into school cafeterias in the past two weeks to vent their frustrations about plans to close seven public schools, complaining the decisions were made without their input and sharing fears that switching schools will hurt their children’s education.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The broadcast cameras caught Gauff’s frustrations being taken out on her racket.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
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Disney’s post-Iger leaders will face number of headaches, including managing ongoing declines in linear TV, coping with the surging cost of sports rights and refining the strategy in streaming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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But there is a fundamental belief that wavering from its plan, one that has already stretched the team to its limit, would have caused further headaches down the road.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Make sure your bathroom is well-ventilated to factor out chemicals, and wear protective gloves to keep your skin safe from chemicals that can cause irritations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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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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Jody Allen should not appear on a list of the NFL’s biggest nuisances.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to fashion reporter Jarrod Jenkins, who shared a video of the event on his Instagram, Taylor said the theme of her previous Air Jordan 1 Zoom Cmft collaboration was centered around the rose, while the new Air Jordan 3 project hones in on the thorns.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
1 Feb. 2026
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These territorial thorns aside, Zelensky has said a proposed three-way split of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant between the US, Russia and Ukraine remains a big stumbling block.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Advocates say overcrowding is at the center of many of the jail's ongoing problems, from maintenance failures to safety concerns, and argue that recent flooding highlights deeper, long-standing issues.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The problems with that are 1) convincing the Kings to take back long-term salary for Sabonis and 2) the Raptors are nearly $1 million into the luxury tax and would love to get under that threshold before the deadline.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Cold-weather conditions can be a unique challenge even for the most meticulous cleaner, but a few adjustments can help prevent minor annoyances from becoming persistent problems.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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Congress used to debate authorizing such things, but with the GOP House and Senate now reduced to glorified White House staff offices, Trump need not trifle with such annoyances.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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But the change may pose inconveniences for some homeowners without computers.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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American military-power projection has depended on bases all around the world, provided by nations that trusted the United States as a partner and have been willing to overlook the inconveniences of hosting American soldiers.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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