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Recent Examples of infuriating
Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The final confrontation is between Sutton and Dorit, and this one is both hilarious and infuriating.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Some book clubs open bottles of wine and start the discussion off with whose ex-husband did what new and infuriating thing.
—Amy Silverberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
That was just one of many costly and infuriating scandals involving California’s disability system.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Given the recent spate of attacks on Jewish institutions in America and around the globe, how infuriating that Congress refuses to settle its funding dispute over the Department of Homeland Security.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Somewhere out there is a woman (possibly a yoga instructor in her 20s from Clapham) who is perfect for this infuriating man child.
—Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
Monday’s loss may be more infuriating for Minnesota than even Friday’s defeat, given the quality of opponent.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2025
Below, see some of the most infuriating, heartbreaking and unforgettable love triangles to come across our televisions.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
In San Francisco, a Waymo vehicle struck and killed a bodega cat in the city’s Mission District last fall, infuriating residents.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
And then there's Alden Ehrenreich, who plays the part of our infuriating, unrepentant a-hole.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead of infuriating customers at drive-thrus, the company is looking to exasperate its existing employees with the tech instead.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Feb. 2026
For women in perimenopause and menopause, when hormones feel unpredictable and symptoms can be frustrating (er, infuriating) and vague, having a tool that makes at least one piece of the internal puzzle visible can be empowering.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
The gesture provoked a seismic reaction internationally while infuriating Olympic officials who claimed Smith and Carlos used the world stage to humiliate their home country.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Smith’s subpoenas were first made public by Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) in October, infuriating Republican lawmakers.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
Seeing Sparkle cry about Landfair’s experience — something that Landfair hadn’t fully come to terms with — was discombobulating and infuriating.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
That’s an especially infuriating tendency since fixing the issue was a point of emphasis after being such a problem in 2025.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The final confrontation is between Sutton and Dorit, and this one is both hilarious and infuriating.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Some book clubs open bottles of wine and start the discussion off with whose ex-husband did what new and infuriating thing.
—Amy Silverberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
That was just one of many costly and infuriating scandals involving California’s disability system.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Given the recent spate of attacks on Jewish institutions in America and around the globe, how infuriating that Congress refuses to settle its funding dispute over the Department of Homeland Security.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Somewhere out there is a woman (possibly a yoga instructor in her 20s from Clapham) who is perfect for this infuriating man child.
—Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
Monday’s loss may be more infuriating for Minnesota than even Friday’s defeat, given the quality of opponent.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2025
Below, see some of the most infuriating, heartbreaking and unforgettable love triangles to come across our televisions.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The gap between what Greg and I did—and, more importantly, thought about—became a gigantic infuriating cavern for me.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
In San Francisco, a Waymo vehicle struck and killed a bodega cat in the city’s Mission District last fall, infuriating residents.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
And then there's Alden Ehrenreich, who plays the part of our infuriating, unrepentant a-hole.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead of infuriating customers at drive-thrus, the company is looking to exasperate its existing employees with the tech instead.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Feb. 2026
For women in perimenopause and menopause, when hormones feel unpredictable and symptoms can be frustrating (er, infuriating) and vague, having a tool that makes at least one piece of the internal puzzle visible can be empowering.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
The gesture provoked a seismic reaction internationally while infuriating Olympic officials who claimed Smith and Carlos used the world stage to humiliate their home country.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Smith’s subpoenas were first made public by Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) in October, infuriating Republican lawmakers.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
Seeing Sparkle cry about Landfair’s experience — something that Landfair hadn’t fully come to terms with — was discombobulating and infuriating.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infuriating
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The culmination of the story is Michael revealing on stage that this would be the Jacksons' last show together, enraging his father Joe Jackson (Colman Domingo).—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Orbán had vetoed the bill after initially agreeing to it, enraging EU officials and counterparts across the 27-nation bloc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At times, Lynch would surrender walks, which led to him getting into troublesome situations.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Eldridge also has struck out 41 times in 114 at-bats and Giants officials were hoping to see some progress with what otherwise portends to be a troublesome issue against major-league pitching.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The economic cost of the war is now palpable – with cell-phone data outages that regularly blight major cities angering even the pro-Putin bourgeoisie – adding to a sense of the war beginning to hit the urban elite, who until now were mostly isolated from the invasion’s impact.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Starmer’s comments risk angering many within his party, who will take issue with his linking of antisemitism with pro-Palestinian activism.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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For longtime Stockton resident Montie Selmon, sideshows have become a familiar and frustrating part of life.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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This was a snapshot of the 2026 Orioles — tantalizing upside, frustrating downside, and now even more pressure on an underwhelming rotation.—
Josh Tolentino,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Sometimes, rage bait can be relatively harmless – a recipe that contains disgusting food combinations or someone annoying their pet, partner or sibling.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
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But what’s been annoying me even more is that these women should have been trained by producers to start recording on their own cell phones if drama starts to unfold after cameras go down.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
12 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, that doesn’t mean the company — which is currently under intense financial pressure, probably explaining the whole exasperating situation in the first place — won’t just institute an even more aggravating popup that breaks the site for all users.—
Jon Christian,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
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This led to many exasperating discussions of the nature/nurture theories of my education.—
Gilda Dangot-Simpkin,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Strong gusts of wind disperse the pollen and mold, irritating lungs.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Joining Stuart’s quest are his girlfriend, Denise (Lapkus); geologist buddy Bert (Posehn); and irritating quantum physicist Barry Kripke (Bowie).—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Mets have been hitting the ball on the ground at a maddening rate, though no one can seem to figure out why.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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This will come as a maddening surprise to anyone who’s tried to enter a federal building without a driver’s license or a passport.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Infuriating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infuriating. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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