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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
But the suit filed in federal court a little over a year ago laid out his frustrations after applying to be captain and getting passed over for a white officer who, according to the suit, had about a third of the experience as supervisor in the department.
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Ken Lemon, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Within the Natomas Unified School District, frustrations grew on Tuesday as the strike had reached its seventh day with no date set for new talks.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
And more of them are reaching out to the agency’s peer-to-peer support line with concerns about their mounting expenses and frustrations over not getting paid.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Perez’s frustrations weren’t solely with DeSantis.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
For many in the sport, frustrations are at an all-time boiling point.
—Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Community responds with skepticism, disdain Online, Austinites voiced their frustrations with the club’s pattern of financial setbacks.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Flagg’s frustrations boiled over early in the fourth quarter and he was issued the first technical foul of his NBA career.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Eubanks acknowledged the team’s frustrations following the game.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Ken Lemon, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Within the Natomas Unified School District, frustrations grew on Tuesday as the strike had reached its seventh day with no date set for new talks.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
And more of them are reaching out to the agency’s peer-to-peer support line with concerns about their mounting expenses and frustrations over not getting paid.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Perez’s frustrations weren’t solely with DeSantis.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
For many in the sport, frustrations are at an all-time boiling point.
—Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Community responds with skepticism, disdain Online, Austinites voiced their frustrations with the club’s pattern of financial setbacks.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Flagg’s frustrations boiled over early in the fourth quarter and he was issued the first technical foul of his NBA career.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Eubanks acknowledged the team’s frustrations following the game.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
Noun
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The high winds are causing headaches at Detroit Metro Airport as well as some of the nation's busiest airports, as dozens of delays and cancellations were reported on Monday.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Too much carbon dioxide can cause headaches, dizziness and nausea.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Uncompromising Hygiene and Safety Pregnant and postpartum bodies are often highly sensitive to touch and smell, so much so that, at times, otherwise minor irritations and sensations can feel overwhelming.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The trick here is to turn those irritations into something else, like memories.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Florida law shields shooting ranges, specifically, from being sued as nuisances.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Many of those surveyed said homelessness, loitering, drug use and public nuisances, along with protracted and intensive municipal construction projects, deter customers from visiting establishments.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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These thorns, known as dendrites, have been difficult to study and understand – until now.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2026
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But Heidner also had problems understanding how state government functions.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Cuba also had problems paying for oil on the spot market.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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One of the great delights, but also slight annoyances of doing a show as popular as American Psycho, [is] that family, friends, everyone wants to see it.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Even little annoyances take away from our ability to enjoy what life has to offer.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Despite the inconveniences, the snow brought many residents relief and joy.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Like his colleagues across the state, East Hartford schools Superintendent Thomas Anderson has to weigh all of those inconveniences when deciding whether to call off classes.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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