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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
Putting those questions up front helps avoid the tenant frustrations that have dogged parts of the industry as operators expand, contract or change hands.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Local media reported the clashes involving small groups of migrants erupted because of frustrations at the delays in them returning home.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Although the companies will continue their dispute in UK courts, the disagreement mirrors frustrations that VMware customers and partners around the world have expressed since Broadcom bought VMware.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
Several customers shared frustrations during Tuesday's public comment hearing, questioning whether Xcel should receive a rate increase without stronger evidence that service is improving.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Beef may not be autobiographical, but for creator Lee Sung Jin the anthology series certainly provides an outlet for his frustrations.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Karmelo Anthony supporters continue to voice their concerns and frustrations following his conviction and sentencing for murder.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Yet since the arrival of the Hassan brothers, despite their earlier frustrations with Salah, the players’ interests have tended to come first more often than not.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 14 June 2026
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
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Local media reported the clashes involving small groups of migrants erupted because of frustrations at the delays in them returning home.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Although the companies will continue their dispute in UK courts, the disagreement mirrors frustrations that VMware customers and partners around the world have expressed since Broadcom bought VMware.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
Several customers shared frustrations during Tuesday's public comment hearing, questioning whether Xcel should receive a rate increase without stronger evidence that service is improving.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Beef may not be autobiographical, but for creator Lee Sung Jin the anthology series certainly provides an outlet for his frustrations.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Karmelo Anthony supporters continue to voice their concerns and frustrations following his conviction and sentencing for murder.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Yet since the arrival of the Hassan brothers, despite their earlier frustrations with Salah, the players’ interests have tended to come first more often than not.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 14 June 2026
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
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
Noun
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And even then, referees seemed to regard injuries as nuisances that stopped the flow of the game.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Onions will repel not only aphids and spider mites, but also larger garden nuisances, like deer.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Noun
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These scams are not random annoyances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 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
Noun
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However, some homeowners may be wary of planting roses because of their heavy thorns—especially in households with children or pets.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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Often reaching up to six feet tall, these bushes, also known as brambles, have sharp thorns covering their branches.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 June 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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Clark was reminded that her WNBA debut came at Mohegan Sun, on May 14, 2024, that whatever the inconveniences there are in playing at the casino, away from big cities, there are also a couple of Krispy Kreme outposts on site.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
14 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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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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