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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
Fried issued her statement to the Herald in response to questions about frustrations with the party’s silence on Wasserman Schultz’s run.
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
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
When that post didn’t immediately materialize, the owners aired their frustrations on Instagram.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Members of the community have been vocal about their frustrations with GKN and local officials, demanding transparency and answers about the incident.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Despite their apparent frustrations, most Republicans voted against a Democratic measure last week that would have quashed the fund.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Beyond his frustrations with LA, Quaid has previously said that Nashville's thriving music scene helped draw him to the city.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Lahn seized on those frustrations.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 June 2026
Kaul shares some of Glynn’s frustrations about how technology is used in the classroom and what agency families have.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
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
When that post didn’t immediately materialize, the owners aired their frustrations on Instagram.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Members of the community have been vocal about their frustrations with GKN and local officials, demanding transparency and answers about the incident.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Despite their apparent frustrations, most Republicans voted against a Democratic measure last week that would have quashed the fund.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Beyond his frustrations with LA, Quaid has previously said that Nashville's thriving music scene helped draw him to the city.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Lahn seized on those frustrations.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 June 2026
Kaul shares some of Glynn’s frustrations about how technology is used in the classroom and what agency families have.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
Noun
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Common symptoms include headaches, fever, diarrhea, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness, neck stiffness or flu-like symptoms.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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All parts of the plant contain urushiol which causes significant and long-lasting skin irritations for most people.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 June 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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Rather than mere observational nuisances or purely destructive forces, these eruptions can be read as messages from the star, offering key insights into the potential habitability of its planets and informing the broader search for life beyond Earth.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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At the same time, Daugherty said, city attorneys are drafting an ordinance to designate properties like those mentioned above as habitual nuisances.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Dec. 2025
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The casting got immediate buzz, not to mention curiosity – LuPone has made no secret of her displeasures with Broadway in recent years, and Farrow has always been an infrequent Broadway performer.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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Despite expressing some displeasures about the large tax bill last week, Leavitt said Trump was keen on keeping the bill largely in-tact.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
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Even delicate feline nostrils and curved claws that could scratch like thorns won her undying admiration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Always wear thick leather gloves to protect against this plant's sharp thorns.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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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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Despite that optimism, Landsvik still engages with Maja’s rightful annoyances with the world she is forced to live in.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere had praised the crown princess for being open about her condition and said this could help others suffering from similar problems.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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In 2018, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist famous for wearing a beaded mask to hide his identity, exposed just how deep Ghana’s football problems ran by releasing a documentary that was screened at cinemas and theatres across the country.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 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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Car recalls can be major inconveniences for drivers.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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