irritations

plural of irritation

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Recent Examples of irritations Smoke can cause a series of health problems, from minor irritations to serious concerns. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 July 2026 For Hygiene and Disease Prevention Showering helps remove sweat, dirt, bacteria, and other impurities from the surface of your skin and hair, which can cause infections and irritations. Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 15 July 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 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 The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 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 Fixing small irritations often delivers the quickest sense of progress. Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026 Below, a sampling of irritations. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritations
frustrations
Noun
  • Rather than treating Debra’s frustrations as something distant from her own life, Heaton drew from the reality of raising her own kids while working on the series.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But others argue those rookie mistakes and earlier comments − including calls to abolish the police − were eclipsed by Hong's grassroots support and growing frustrations with the party establishment.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Irritations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritations. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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