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as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
the repeated vexations guaranteed that she wouldn't get any work done
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as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
he suppressed his rising vexation and answered as politely as he could
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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
add cell phones to the list of vexations that theatergoers have to contend with
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Recent Examples of vexation
The seat assignment saga is the latest point of vexation in a World Cup ticketing process that has soured fans on FIFA and its banner event.
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Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
My vexation over the state of my Suburban quickly turned to concern.
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Melissa Willets,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
Fewer of the vexations of having to manage, run interference, or apologize for Hal, and none of the constant renegotiating of their relationship status.
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Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
Ironically, Rusty’s most charming interpersonal quality, his tendency to trust, was also his greatest self vexation.
—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
My vexation over the state of my Suburban quickly turned to concern.
—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
Fewer of the vexations of having to manage, run interference, or apologize for Hal, and none of the constant renegotiating of their relationship status.
—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
Ironically, Rusty’s most charming interpersonal quality, his tendency to trust, was also his greatest self vexation.
—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vexation
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Potential jurors questioned on harassment, retaliation A jury pools of roughly 300 Johnson County residents was whittled down to 110 on Monday morning before attorneys began their questions.
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Ovitz had left the agency a few months before the alleged assault, but Ormond’s attorneys wanted to question him about his knowledge of Weinstein, the operations of CAA, and the culture of harassment in the industry, which Ovitz had referenced in his memoir.
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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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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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Golt could not say what the disturbance was about.
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However, in the eastern Pacific basin, a pair of tropical disturbances are being watched for possible development in the next several days far from land.
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Ozone can cause respiratory irritation, trigger asthma attacks, worsen lung disease, harm lung tissue and even cause premature death.
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In worst-case scenarios, application of expired makeup could lead to irritation, breakouts, or eye infections.
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Someone decides what counts as cultivation and what counts as nuisance, what gets watered and what gets pulled, what belongs in the planned bed and what must be removed before visitors arrive.
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Many people view heat as an annual summer nuisance but have no reference for differentiating dangerous extreme events.
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Friedland describes the ritual with the mixture of reverence and annoyance that marks many of his best observations.
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Game changer, annoyance, or something in between?
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When even her attempts at enjoying life’s simpler pleasures — like some chicken parm and coconut cream pie at home with a glass of wine — go tragically awry, Patricia’s disappointment and exasperation are both hilarious and painfully palpable.
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Around midday, a group of disappointed Alaskans emerged from their state’s pavilion with exasperation.
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“Vexation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vexation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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