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
Trees like Texas ebony and mesquite that have thorns to protect them from munching animals and long roots to tap moisture deep within the earth.
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Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
Human health may be impacted by the plant’s physical traits, such as thorns, the plant’s chemical properties or other plant byproducts, such as pollen.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
For fall 2025, Yin fixated on the concept of symbiosis between thorns and soft cotton.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
Councilor Ed Flynn – a thorn in the side of the Wu administration – is being canceled by the progressives running the city.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
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Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
Human health may be impacted by the plant’s physical traits, such as thorns, the plant’s chemical properties or other plant byproducts, such as pollen.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
For fall 2025, Yin fixated on the concept of symbiosis between thorns and soft cotton.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
Councilor Ed Flynn – a thorn in the side of the Wu administration – is being canceled by the progressives running the city.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorn
Noun
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Dehydration can be dangerous and may result in headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and other unpleasant symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Not everyone with a mild headache needs a CT scan of the brain.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On April 30th, 2022, a security guard at a local business plaza called the police to report Mary as a nuisance.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Protester Trenton Oldfield swam in front of both boats and was jailed for six months for causing a public nuisance.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Common triggers include environmental allergens, foods, and skin irritants.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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In fact, the brand follows the National Eczema Association's ingredient guidelines to avoid irritants and allergens.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The frustration of losing the Corales Puntacana Championship almost on the last hole quickly passed for Joel Dahmen.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Maybe the trauma was having the type of brain that this type of world is not built for and butting up against that frustration again and again.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is classic body language sign that your dog feels comfortable and wants a good chest rub, which most dogs love and invites a fuss.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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If your dog loves belly rubs or your cat needs a quiet environment, the driver can accommodate those personal needs.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Thorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorn. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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