as in frustrations
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
there seemed to be no end to the grief that the school bullies were giving to the young boy
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The Royals’ offense had its early-season frustrations a year ago before turning it on after the All-Star break — albeit too late to make a playoff run.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
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Many seemed to view her frustrations as unearned self-victimization and willful isolation from her wealthy white castmates.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Below, a sampling of irritations.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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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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“Griefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/griefs. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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