as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation
the inconvenience of having to walk everywhere until the car is fixed
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as in troubles
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
he inconvenienced his sister by moving into her tiny apartment
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Recent Examples of inconveniences
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
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Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
The World Cup’s arrival in South Florida comes with some inconveniences for drivers.
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Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Instead of viewing them as inconveniences, think of permits and inspections as important quality-control measures, Quinton says.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Try not to be discouraged by minor inconveniences.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Over time, such inconveniences became insulation.
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Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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
The World Cup’s arrival in South Florida comes with some inconveniences for drivers.
—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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
Instead of viewing them as inconveniences, think of permits and inspections as important quality-control measures, Quinton says.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Try not to be discouraged by minor inconveniences.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Over time, such inconveniences became insulation.
—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
On-time performance across the entire San Diego trolley system has been boosted by a year-old East County service change that inconveniences a relatively small number of riders.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconveniences
Noun
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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.
Verb
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But what really troubles him is something larger.
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There’s something that troubles her about this.
Noun
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Those frustrations could be on the verge of boiling over.
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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.
Verb
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This puffy tote features tons of interior pockets for easy organization, a water-resistant exterior, and weighs under a pound.
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The agency said Sanchez-Munoz has brown hair, weighs 184 pounds, is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has a tattoo on his right bicep and acne scars on his face.
Noun
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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.
Verb
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Oh, and more often than not, nobody bothers to check whether the change intervention actually worked, or whether leaders improve their performance after all!
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The government no longer even bothers to disguise itself as a democracy.
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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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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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“Inconveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconveniences. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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