1
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
Those frustrations could be on the verge of boiling over.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
South Africa has a history of xenophobic violence as migrants from poor nations like Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi generally end up settling in impoverished communities in South Africa where unemployment and frustrations are high.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Alharbi says the lawsuit is still active, and even though Tuesday's meeting was far more cordial, residents still voiced their frustrations.
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Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The disagreement reflected broader frustrations among many frontier settlers.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
But without knowing the reasons behind those decisions, the criticism amounts to nothing more than frustrations over unmet expectations.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The comic was partially inspired by Tamaki’s observations of students during teaching at the New York City School of Visual Arts, or just small frustrations.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
As a result, many people continue to face the same frustrations.
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Rahul Saluja,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
South Africa has a history of xenophobic violence as migrants from poor nations like Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi generally end up settling in impoverished communities in South Africa where unemployment and frustrations are high.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Alharbi says the lawsuit is still active, and even though Tuesday's meeting was far more cordial, residents still voiced their frustrations.
—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The disagreement reflected broader frustrations among many frontier settlers.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
But without knowing the reasons behind those decisions, the criticism amounts to nothing more than frustrations over unmet expectations.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The comic was partially inspired by Tamaki’s observations of students during teaching at the New York City School of Visual Arts, or just small frustrations.
—
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
As a result, many people continue to face the same frustrations.
—
Rahul Saluja,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Putting those questions up front helps avoid the tenant frustrations that have dogged parts of the industry as operators expand, contract or change hands.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
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But the departures are often bigger PR headaches than operational ones.
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But the move enabled Florida to lock in what will be one of the best top-six forward groups in the league, slotting Brady Tkachuck into the left wing spot on the second line alongside center Sam Bennett and right wing Matthew Tkachuk that will cause opponents major headaches.
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All parts of the plant contain urushiol which causes significant and long-lasting skin irritations for most people.
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The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.
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Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.
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If the nuisances continue at Albany Care, the city is seeking a court order to shut the facility down, separate from the state action.
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From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
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These scams are not random annoyances.
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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.
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Often reaching up to six feet tall, these bushes, also known as brambles, have sharp thorns covering their branches.
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On Tuesday, some customers were still reporting problems accessing accounts, updating banking information and navigating the transition.
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Peterson has since said an increase in his creatine intake was to blame for his cramping problems.
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There have been reports that some locals are not thrilled with Lipa and Turner’s takeover of their city, which has resulted in road closures and other inconveniences.
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From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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