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as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation
bad spelling is a constant frustration to language-arts teachers
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as in exasperations
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
the professor's frustration with students who refused to consult the syllabus
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Recent Examples of frustrations
But the focus on value has caused frustrations at times among parts of the chain's operator base.
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Kate Rogers, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Here are some of the pettiest, most unimportant frustrations so far.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
City Manager John Salomone said the contract deadline the city put Yantic under came after frustrations that went back even further than that.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Kipp also said her constituents have also expressed frustrations with the noise levels on weeknights that can come from CSU's relatively new on-campus stadium Canvas Stadium.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan slammed a water bottle to the floor during a third-quarter timeout as frustrations spilled over in Monday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Anyone who has dealt with an aging parent understands the challenges and frustrations.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Republicans argue the region’s frustrations reflect years of structural failures under Cooper’s disaster management system, stretching back to earlier storms.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
His confession became a lightning rod for frustrations from workers who say AI is already eroding their livelihoods.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Kate Rogers, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Here are some of the pettiest, most unimportant frustrations so far.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
City Manager John Salomone said the contract deadline the city put Yantic under came after frustrations that went back even further than that.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Kipp also said her constituents have also expressed frustrations with the noise levels on weeknights that can come from CSU's relatively new on-campus stadium Canvas Stadium.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan slammed a water bottle to the floor during a third-quarter timeout as frustrations spilled over in Monday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Anyone who has dealt with an aging parent understands the challenges and frustrations.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Republicans argue the region’s frustrations reflect years of structural failures under Cooper’s disaster management system, stretching back to earlier storms.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
His confession became a lightning rod for frustrations from workers who say AI is already eroding their livelihoods.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
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These include smart finds for meal prep, cooking, and cleaning—because there’s no shortage of everyday kitchen headaches to solve.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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The change could also prompt state governments to roll out a patchwork of their own regulations, adding a new layer of compliance headaches for automakers, utilities, and other companies.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Side effects were generally mild and short-term, but included skin irritations and headaches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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Make sure your bathroom is well-ventilated to factor out chemicals, and wear protective gloves to keep your skin safe from chemicals that can cause irritations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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Barry said the new penalties are being enacted to coincide with the town’s passage of new rules dealing with nuisances and stormwater issues.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jody Allen should not appear on a list of the NFL’s biggest nuisances.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The fungus enters the body through small cuts or puncture wounds, often from rose thorns or splinters.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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In Christianity, its leaves represent the crown of thorns and berries Christ’s blood.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Housing costs have been a major component of the affordability problems facing consumers.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The researchers warned that while the idea of workers taking on more tasks voluntarily could seem ideal, nonstop work has the potential to lead to problems down the line, including blurring the boundary between work and non-work, as well as burnout and cognitive fatigue.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cold-weather conditions can be a unique challenge even for the most meticulous cleaner, but a few adjustments can help prevent minor annoyances from becoming persistent problems.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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Congress used to debate authorizing such things, but with the GOP House and Senate now reduced to glorified White House staff offices, Trump need not trifle with such annoyances.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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The venues in Beijing were mostly empty, and the teams were isolated from each other, subject to daily COVID tests and other inconveniences that put a notable damper on the experience.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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There's an affluent half of the population whose financial lives aren't disrupted by momentary inconveniences.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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