as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
your constant questions are a thorn in my side
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Recent Examples of thorn
However, some homeowners may be wary of planting roses because of their heavy thorns—especially in households with children or pets.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
Often reaching up to six feet tall, these bushes, also known as brambles, have sharp thorns covering their branches.
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Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
The issue has been a perennial thorn for the Southern Baptist Convention, whose delegates will once again confront the matter at the group's annual meeting June 9-10 in Orlando.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Darling of the Silverwood Chinese witch kids, young business prodigy turned multimillionaire Vogue Man cover material, and eternal thorn in my side.
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Shyla Watson,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for thorn
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
Often reaching up to six feet tall, these bushes, also known as brambles, have sharp thorns covering their branches.
—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
The issue has been a perennial thorn for the Southern Baptist Convention, whose delegates will once again confront the matter at the group's annual meeting June 9-10 in Orlando.
—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Darling of the Silverwood Chinese witch kids, young business prodigy turned multimillionaire Vogue Man cover material, and eternal thorn in my side.
—
Shyla Watson,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorn
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That’s when the real headache for businesses began, as customs checks, border controls and reams of paperwork came into force.
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But the move enabled Florida to lock in what will be one of the best top-six forward groups in the league, slotting Brady Tkachuck into the left wing spot on the second line alongside center Sam Bennett and right wing Matthew Tkachuk that will cause opponents major headaches.
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And to add insult to social and cultural injury, the new policies also present a logistical nuisance.
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In New York, night clubs were sometimes regarded as a civic nuisance; one obstacle was the city’s cabaret law, from 1926, which required bars to obtain a special permit if patrons were dancing and was not fully repealed until 2017.
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And for little ones with whose cheeks might be chafed due to diaper rash, the Sweet Cheeks Diaper Paste helps seal out wetness and irritants to protect skin.
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The sap contains irritants that create a blistering reaction upon contact with the skin.
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Those frustrations could be on the verge of boiling over.
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But without knowing the reasons behind those decisions, the criticism amounts to nothing more than frustrations over unmet expectations.
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His thumbs slide over her shoulders to give a quick rub.
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No sauce makes for easier eating, but this spice rub still loads on the flavor.
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“Thorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorn. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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