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as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
they have an unlisted number in the hopes that it will reduce the constant annoyance by telemarketers
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as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
Carlene made known her annoyance at having to pick up her sister's dirty clothes
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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
flashing ads, visual clutter, and other annoyances that are the price for free information on the Internet
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as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes
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Recent Examples of annoyance
However, this lingering annoyance can turn into deep resentment over time and damage relationships and our connection to community.
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Time, 7 Apr. 2025
All annoyance went out of the window when Travis spotted Jason and Kylie’s newborn daughter.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Even in healthy partnerships, this bias can lead us to magnify minor annoyances, overlook acts of kindness and misinterpret our partner’s intentions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
One lot of Target store brand cheesecake has been recalled by the manufacturer for an issue that can range from annoyance to fatal, depending on the consumer.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Time, 7 Apr. 2025
All annoyance went out of the window when Travis spotted Jason and Kylie’s newborn daughter.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Even in healthy partnerships, this bias can lead us to magnify minor annoyances, overlook acts of kindness and misinterpret our partner’s intentions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
One lot of Target store brand cheesecake has been recalled by the manufacturer for an issue that can range from annoyance to fatal, depending on the consumer.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
Noun
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This has been a source of frustration for the woman’s mother, who desires more time with her grandchildren.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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This largely comes from a place of frustration at what is perceived as self-hate.—
Tayler Adigun,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 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
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Summary Several supplements may help with perimenopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, depression, anxiety, stress, bone density loss, and more.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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According to police, Levy started the disturbance inside Baires Grill, the Miami Herald reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, over 70% of participants experienced mild skin irritation from the vinegar.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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These shifts can have a significant impact on the skin barrier, often leading to irritation, dryness, or breakouts.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Laura Mallonee,
Wired News,
12 Apr. 2025
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To shield your hands against thorns when pruning, wear leather or leatherlike gloves.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Malone seemed to realize his players were tuning him out, but his own exasperation peaked on March 21 after a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2025
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But, at a time when the Democratic Party’s approval rating is at a historic low, constituents are venting their exasperation with their party as well.—
Emily Witt,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2025
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In compensation for the inconvenience, owners of the old second-gen device can get a 50 percent discount on the Tado Smart Thermostat X, which works with Euro systems and Google Home.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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Janine’s exuberance and dedication to treating kids (especially Black kids) like a gift instead of an inconvenience is a lesson for us all, particularly since rhetoric toward little humans is increasingly veering past snarky to hostile and inhumane.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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