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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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People there in the 1970s were getting sick with symptoms like severe fatigue, headaches, skin rashes and swollen knees.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Persistent headaches, scratchy throats and that foggy, fatigued feeling that never quite lifts may not be a virus or seasonal pollen.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
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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Unexpected symptoms include inflammation that can cause acne, eczema, or skin irritations, fatigue, brain fog, or strong sugar cravings.—
Mélanie Nauche,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
Noun
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For buyers whose lives are otherwise optimized to the point of abstraction, taking on those tangible nuisances can feel almost noble.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Japanese beetles and slugs are pesky nuisances that will go after the basil in your garden.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Noun
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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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Adriana Toro, assistant director of the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division in Broward County — a division which includes Mosquito Control — said there are some simple things people can do to help cut mosquito annoyances.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Other diamonds have spikier settings resembling thorns.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Thanks to four layers of latex and a 3750D elastic outer fabric, the inner hose is protected from pesky things like thorns and sharp corners.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Liverpool’s struggles at right-back have been well-documented this season, with Alexander-Arnold’s sale to Real Madrid followed by injury problems for Bradley and new signing Jeremie Frimpong.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Severe erosion in recent years means less sand buffer to safeguard the homes, erosion problems Wedge bodysurfer Sean Starky has been watching the past few years as the ocean inches closer to the homes.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 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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While the beach has no facilities—not even trash bins or bathrooms—its turquoise water and soft, nearly pink sand more than make up for any inconveniences.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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