as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
the whining child was a constant irritant to his long-suffering parents
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Recent Examples of irritant
Clearing one’s throat is a common reflex to remove mucus and irritants — particularly during allergy season.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The bacteria attach to tiny, hairlike structures in the lungs called cilia, which help sweep the lungs clear of mucus and irritants.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2025
Common triggers include environmental allergens, foods, and skin irritants.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 28 Mar. 2025
In fact, the brand follows the National Eczema Association's ingredient guidelines to avoid irritants and allergens.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The bacteria attach to tiny, hairlike structures in the lungs called cilia, which help sweep the lungs clear of mucus and irritants.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2025
Common triggers include environmental allergens, foods, and skin irritants.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 28 Mar. 2025
In fact, the brand follows the National Eczema Association's ingredient guidelines to avoid irritants and allergens.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritant
Noun
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The dietitian said grape skins also contain tannins, which have antioxidant properties and help give red wine a distinct flavor, but they may also be linked to headaches.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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When Maura began shaking and complaining of a headache and shortness of breath, her lawyer says it was dismissed as a panic attack.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Resurging opposition to fluoridation — the practice of adding fluoride to public water systems at safe levels to prevent tooth decay — has been a nuisance for dentists, researchers and public health experts.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2025
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How to get rid of gnats Generally, gnats are more of a nuisance than an actual threat to humans.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Lai, a pugnacious former publisher whose now shuttered tabloid Apple Daily was a regular thorn in Beijing’s side, is in the midst of a national security trial that could send him to prison for life.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The absence of Curry will be a big thorn in the Warriors' side as he's been great these playoffs.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Particularly if Devers' frustration in Boston grows.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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The night was maddening enough that, after the sixth inning, Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior was ejected for expressing his frustration with home-plate umpire Jeremie Rehak’s strike zone — the first ejection of Prior’s baseball life.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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When Murderbot finally starts voicing its annoyance to Mensah and the team, the series gets a lot more entertaining.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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There will be tension within and between the couples; some of their annoyance may in turn annoy the viewer.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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“Irritant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritant. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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