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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Noun
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Mamdani’s agenda—rent freezes, universal childcare, free public transit—echoes the frustrations of a city where affordability and dignity have become luxuries.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025 -
Designers are focusing on solving the real frustrations travelers face in airports, train stations and hotel rooms.—
Sal Vaglica,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Side effects were generally mild and short-term, but included skin irritations and headaches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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Make sure your bathroom is well-ventilated to factor out chemicals, and wear protective gloves to keep your skin safe from chemicals that can cause irritations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Griefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/griefs. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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