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
Russia’s war in Ukraine and tensions between Beijing and Washington are just two irritants that would make such a process very difficult to orchestrate today.
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Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 2 Jan. 2025
Avoiding irritants: Limiting exposure to irritants that can harm the lungs, such as cigarette smoke and chemical vapors, can help prevent lung pain from worsening.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Risk factors include a family history of asthma and exposure to irritants like tobacco smoke.9
Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of intense worry.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 26 Jan. 2025
Participants should bring water and snacks and wear long sleeves and pants to protect themselves from poodle-dog bush and other irritants in the area.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 2 Jan. 2025
Avoiding irritants: Limiting exposure to irritants that can harm the lungs, such as cigarette smoke and chemical vapors, can help prevent lung pain from worsening.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Risk factors include a family history of asthma and exposure to irritants like tobacco smoke.9
Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of intense worry.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 26 Jan. 2025
Participants should bring water and snacks and wear long sleeves and pants to protect themselves from poodle-dog bush and other irritants in the area.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritant
Noun
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Skeptics point to volatility, security headaches, and the risk of distorting bitcoin markets if a major government holds too large a stake.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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These side effects include hot flashes, nausea, calf cramps, skin itching or burning, headaches, abdominal discomforts, and fatigue.18 6.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While some travelers may view passing through the security line as a nuisance, TSA plays a critical role in the safety of traveling throughout the U.S. – and their work expands far beyond airports.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Along with claims of trespass and nuisance, Energy Transfer alleges that Greenpeace defamed the company to its financial backers.—
Jennifer Safstrom,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Every detail aligned with the central motif of the rose—even the bag handles were accented with thorns.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Because of that, the switchbacks are mostly covered in chunks of wood and small branches, some with thorns.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many channeled their frustration by pivoting their allegiance to Moroney.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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Often, the urge to control how things unfold leads to frustration, impulsive decisions and unnecessary stress.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Although watching players try to hide their annoyance is one of the five best things about the league.—
Gabby Herzig,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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While his wife, Mark’s sister Devon, seems to regard her husband’s new-age gibberish with indifference or annoyance, there are people in Ricken’s orbit who can match his freak.—
Samantha Allen,
Them,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Irritant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritant. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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