irritations

plural of irritation

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Recent Examples of irritations The trick here is to turn those irritations into something else, like memories. Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026 The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Fixing small irritations often delivers the quickest sense of progress. Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026 All parts of the plant contain urushiol which causes significant and long-lasting skin irritations for most people. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 Below, a sampling of irritations. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026 Unexpected symptoms include inflammation that can cause acne, eczema, or skin irritations, fatigue, brain fog, or strong sugar cravings. Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 28 May 2026 If your baby suffers from skin irritations such as eczema, rough patches, redness dryness or rashes, the All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment with Colloidal Oatmeal can help provide relief. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Uncompromising Hygiene and Safety Pregnant and postpartum bodies are often highly sensitive to touch and smell, so much so that, at times, otherwise minor irritations and sensations can feel overwhelming. Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritations
frustrations
Noun
  • Rewarding The Long-Term Customer One of the most common frustrations in telecom is the belief that new customers get the best deals while long-term customers are left behind.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians.
    Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

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“Irritations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritations. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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