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
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
American military-power projection has depended on bases all around the world, provided by nations that trusted the United States as a partner and have been willing to overlook the inconveniences of hosting American soldiers.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
But the Wegovy pill has its own inconveniences, with specific restrictions on when and how to take it.
—Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Wearied by the myriad inconveniences and injuries that come with other people, the authors wonder whether all this adds up to one big, unacceptable compromise.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, petitioned for a pardon in 2024, pointing to how his convictions had created logistical issues and inconveniences in worldwide touring.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2025
This holiday travel season, the extreme inconveniences have never been worse, according to many travelers who have contacted me for help.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Plumbers advise that these inconveniences can be avoided with some simple adjustments to your routine.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
New security equipment eliminates many of the previous inconveniences for passengers and travelers, like removing your shoes.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
But the change may pose inconveniences for some homeowners without computers.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
American military-power projection has depended on bases all around the world, provided by nations that trusted the United States as a partner and have been willing to overlook the inconveniences of hosting American soldiers.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
But the Wegovy pill has its own inconveniences, with specific restrictions on when and how to take it.
—Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Wearied by the myriad inconveniences and injuries that come with other people, the authors wonder whether all this adds up to one big, unacceptable compromise.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, petitioned for a pardon in 2024, pointing to how his convictions had created logistical issues and inconveniences in worldwide touring.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2025
This holiday travel season, the extreme inconveniences have never been worse, according to many travelers who have contacted me for help.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Plumbers advise that these inconveniences can be avoided with some simple adjustments to your routine.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
New security equipment eliminates many of the previous inconveniences for passengers and travelers, like removing your shoes.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
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.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconveniences
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Disney’s post-Iger leaders will face number of headaches, including managing ongoing declines in linear TV, coping with the surging cost of sports rights and refining the strategy in streaming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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But there is a fundamental belief that wavering from its plan, one that has already stretched the team to its limit, would have caused further headaches down the road.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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That last hurdle, safely landing a SpaceX Starship HLS (Human Landing System) spacecraft, carrying two astronauts, upright on the moon, particularly troubles Green.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rather, what troubles him are the claims that the song’s success has been manufactured.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Republicans argue the region’s frustrations reflect years of structural failures under Cooper’s disaster management system, stretching back to earlier storms.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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His confession became a lightning rod for frustrations from workers who say AI is already eroding their livelihoods.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Garcia is described as a Hispanic female who stands just over 5 feet tall and weighs around 100 lbs.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … LEGAL LOOPHOLE – Luigi Mangione returns to court as judge weighs defense motion to dismiss death penalty charge.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The agent’s ability to boost productivity is obvious as users offload tedious nuisances to Moltbot, helping to realize the dream of AI evangelists.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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City leaders say vacant properties can often lead to neighborhood nuisances.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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People don’t think this bothers me.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Fortune,
26 Jan. 2026
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At one point, Bryan Freedman, an attorney for Baldoni and the Wayfarer Studios defendants, asked Lively if negative publicity bothers her.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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These territorial thorns aside, Zelensky has said a proposed three-way split of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant between the US, Russia and Ukraine remains a big stumbling block.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Teyana Taylor x Air Jordan 1, her first sneaker collaboration, released in 2023 with a predominantly red colorway featuring green thorns on its Swoosh and a massive removable gold-tone metal charm featuring her initials and a rose.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cold-weather conditions can be a unique challenge even for the most meticulous cleaner, but a few adjustments can help prevent minor annoyances from becoming persistent problems.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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Congress used to debate authorizing such things, but with the GOP House and Senate now reduced to glorified White House staff offices, Trump need not trifle with such annoyances.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Inconveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconveniences. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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