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as in harassments
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 frustrations
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 headaches
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 nuisances
one who is obnoxiously annoying
younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes
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Recent Examples of annoyances
Crying children are consistently ranked among travelers' top in-flight annoyances, which means the pressure on parents and guardians to keep little ones calm is at an all-time high at 30,000 feet.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
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Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
18 June 2026
These scams are not random annoyances.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Being in the same room can make issues worse, with choosing what to watch on television and snoring being the biggest annoyances.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Adriana Toro, assistant director of the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division in Broward County — a division which includes Mosquito Control — said there are some simple things people can do to help cut mosquito annoyances.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Snap Layouts make multitasking cleaner, virtual desktops help organize projects, and improved search and voice typing tools cut down on little daily annoyances.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2026
Despite that optimism, Landsvik still engages with Maja’s rightful annoyances with the world she is forced to live in.
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Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
19 May 2026
For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
18 June 2026
These scams are not random annoyances.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Being in the same room can make issues worse, with choosing what to watch on television and snoring being the biggest annoyances.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Adriana Toro, assistant director of the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division in Broward County — a division which includes Mosquito Control — said there are some simple things people can do to help cut mosquito annoyances.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Snap Layouts make multitasking cleaner, virtual desktops help organize projects, and improved search and voice typing tools cut down on little daily annoyances.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2026
Despite that optimism, Landsvik still engages with Maja’s rightful annoyances with the world she is forced to live in.
—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
19 May 2026
For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.
—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyances
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The everyday realities of life under the occupation, including the hassles and harassments of bureaucratic delays and security checkpoints, can suddenly become matters of life and death.
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Rewarding The Long-Term Customer One of the most common frustrations in telecom is the belief that new customers get the best deals while long-term customers are left behind.
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Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians.
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
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Americans who have health insurance say prior authorization is the healthcare system’s biggest burden, causing administrative headaches while care is kept out of reach.
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Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.
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If the nuisances continue at Albany Care, the city is seeking a court order to shut the facility down, separate from the state action.
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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To prevent future disturbances, the jail is shifting its operational approach.
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If your baby suffers from skin irritations such as eczema, rough patches, redness dryness or rashes, the All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment with Colloidal Oatmeal can help provide relief.
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All parts of the plant contain urushiol which causes significant and long-lasting skin irritations for most people.
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An individual bush can grow up to 15 feet high and 40 feet long, with thick stems, also known as canes, marked by sharp, hooked thorns.
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The match was set, and now Rhodes will defend the title against the two thorns in his side since before Clash in Italy.
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Having snakes around is actually beneficial to gardening—many snakes feed on garden pests such as slugs and snails, and others prey on rodents.
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Don’t mound mulch like a volcano or pile it against the trunk because this can introduce pests and diseases.
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“Annoyances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyances. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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