snappishness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snappishness
Noun
  • Tahoe Therapeutics and the Arc Institute have recently partnered in the launch of the Arc Virtual Cell Atlas: the most comprehensive and diverse public database of single-cell level transcriptomic data across a wide range of perturbations.
    Amelia Palermo, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • There were perturbations in levels of omega-6 fatty acid, homocysteine, total protein, bilirubin and a host of other things.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Sleeplessness: Lack of sleep can increase irritability.
    Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The result is that even a single night of drinking can lead to daytime fatigue, poor concentration and irritability.
    Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • There are outdoor tables to accommodate guests with pets or service animals.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
  • Protect your little ones and furry friends: Never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially during hot weather when car interiors can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Is there an opportunity to launch a new exotic or trendy flavor to pique the interest of younger shoppers looking for intriguing snacks?
    Michael Della Penna, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
  • But they can’t be imposed capriciously, in fits of pique or in direct contravention of our laws.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • On both sides of Kashmir’s line of control, people feel powerless as their politicians rehash old arguments, potentially reigniting decades of smoldering resentment.
    Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
  • Beyond the politics is a complex brew of resentment and reverence that the president, an Ivy League graduate himself, has long harbored for a club that has never really accepted him.
    Elisabeth Bumiller, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary was in trouble in the Senate.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • This is far from Brown's first bout of legal trouble.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • This is a very strong indicator of potential upsets.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Saying that the lack of upsets will kill college basketball, however, is a bit different.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Recorded woodpecker distress calls or raptor calls can also repel the birds.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • The 17-year-old’s lawsuit seeks more than $250,000 in damages and demands a jury trial on claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress, state and federal RICO violations and more.
    Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
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“Snappishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappishness. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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