inconveniences 1 of 2

plural of inconvenience

inconveniences

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of inconvenience

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of inconveniences
Noun
The drawbacks of the home are more minor inconveniences than major considerations. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026 There has never been any consideration of the inconveniences caused by CDOT. — Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 The Lycra Company is taking aim at one of performance apparel’s more visible inconveniences. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Some critics noted the race caused inconveniences for local residents because several downtown streets had to be closed. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 At first, these inconveniences, along with various forms of physical discomfort, dominated my consciousness. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 For Russell, those problems are not occasional inconveniences. — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026 Chinese medicine taught me that our symptoms are signals, not inconveniences to silence, and that food as thy medicine, sleep, circadian rhythms, stress awareness and our daily habits can all be powerful forms of medicine. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Amazon is full of under-the-radar home gadgets that eliminate everyday inconveniences and make life a little more functional—and best of all, every pick on this list costs less than $15. — Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 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. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconveniences
Noun
  • Various parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda to treat conditions including headaches, colic, dropsy, rheumatism, nervous agitation, constipation, dyspepsia, and infections of the eye and throat.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In Monroe County, Woltanski said funding vouchers in her Florida Keys community has caused some budget headaches.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But the equity market’s rise this year has been driven primarily by just a few sectors, which troubles some analysts.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The aspect of the painting that troubles me most, though, is the sleeve of Amélie’s dress.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The compounding frustrations of this situation, fueled by too much alcohol, finally expose Uta’s double life.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • How the frustrations of his on-track performance through his final years were real, but the bite-sized reactions didn’t tell the whole story.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in as the Supreme Court weighs major battles over gun rights, religious liberty, climate policy, and election laws that could reshape the legal landscape.
    — , FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But make no mistake, things are grim behind the scenes; this whole situation weighs heavily on both of them.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Take some time to seal gaps in window and door frames with weatherproof caulk to prevent fall stink bug problems, along with roaches, boxelder bugs, cluster flies, and other nuisances.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Those feedings typically run afoul of associations’ governing documents and their rules and regulations due to the potential nuisances, unsanitary conditions, property damage, and liabilities that feral cats and other animals can create.
    — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This is why the sameness creeping into corporate communications right now bothers me more than the question of whether AI can write a good press release.
    — Amanda Simonian, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Kurt's key takeaways What bothers me most about DoppelCart is how convincing these fake stores can look.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Besides a necklace of thorns, which draws small drops of blood, Kahlo appears to be more focused on the relief of healing.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Roses are considered non-toxic, though thorns can cause injuries and floral preservatives may still pose a risk.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The third season sees Ranma and fiancée Akane have to deal with old annoyances, new dangers, and even more shenanigans.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • People are exhausted by subscriptions, signing up for apps, logins, passwords, and other first-world annoyances that are now common in the search to watch a game on TV.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Inconveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconveniences. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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