IRRITANTS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

irritants

noun

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plural of irritant

as in headaches

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 irritants Natural solutions like baking soda mixed with essential oils or a light vinegar spray for odors and stains are gentler alternatives that avoid introducing new irritants into your sleep environment. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 That means every room your kids sleep, play and eat in gets a fresh dose of dust particles and irritants — especially important if anyone in the house has allergies or asthma. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026 Trump is shrugging them off, entering a state of weightlessness where all thought of consequences and all concern for mundane irritants like inflation and affordability are left behind. —

Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026 Vines that contain irritants should also not be added to the compost pile or burned because the smoke can be toxic. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 Poor ventilation in office buildings, along with tight quarters and air filters that aren’t regularly cleaned or replaced, can allow dust, allergens, and other irritants to build up—potentially contributing to dry eyes, skin irritation, or dull-looking skin. —

Allison Forsyth, Health, 8 Apr. 2026 These common irritants can pass right through a standard vacuum filter and get blown back into the air. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 There certainly are harmful chemicals, carcinogens, toxins, heavy metals, respiratory irritants and other things inside of there that certainly can cause immediate harm. —

Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026 That's because these substances accumulate quickly in bedding and create an ideal environment for dust mites and other irritants. —

Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026

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Plan ahead as much as possible Nailing down all the angles of your trip ahead of time can save you both a lot of headaches and a significant amount of money.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
The birds, federally protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, have become yearly headaches for neighborhoods around the Metroplex as the birds flock to residential areas to nest.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026