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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
Lack of communication from airlines during disruptions is a major complaint from customers across carriers, and anything companies can do to alleviate that will help with those frustrations.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The poll suggests the financial pressure of increasing gas prices in the wake of the US attack on Iran has added to Americans’ financial frustrations.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Pulisic’s frustrations boiled over soon after that sequence.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Gabriel’s cousins Olivia Rubio and Emily Carranza spoke to reporters about their frustrations and fears outside the courtroom.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Alexandria Dougan, 33, described similar frustrations.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Murphy has vented frustrations about Congress taking a back seat since the initial strikes against Iran started a month ago, despite the body’s constitutional authority to declare war.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
In just those two moments, goals would have quietened some of the growing frustrations in the attacking play.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
So, Legette-Jack voiced her frustrations in a strong opening statement.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The poll suggests the financial pressure of increasing gas prices in the wake of the US attack on Iran has added to Americans’ financial frustrations.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Pulisic’s frustrations boiled over soon after that sequence.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Gabriel’s cousins Olivia Rubio and Emily Carranza spoke to reporters about their frustrations and fears outside the courtroom.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Alexandria Dougan, 33, described similar frustrations.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Murphy has vented frustrations about Congress taking a back seat since the initial strikes against Iran started a month ago, despite the body’s constitutional authority to declare war.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
In just those two moments, goals would have quietened some of the growing frustrations in the attacking play.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
So, Legette-Jack voiced her frustrations in a strong opening statement.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
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Treeline wants to rebuild corporate IT from the ground up, starting with the everyday headaches most workers barely notice until something breaks.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said Koc and Alshmari attacked the victim, causing a split lip and headaches.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Below, a sampling of irritations.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Uncompromising Hygiene and Safety Pregnant and postpartum bodies are often highly sensitive to touch and smell, so much so that, at times, otherwise minor irritations and sensations can feel overwhelming.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The end of the hibernation period in spring brings new bat movement, which means more nuisances for homes with roosts.—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Florida law shields shooting ranges, specifically, from being sued as nuisances.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Odor is a botanical defense mechanism as much as thistles and thorns.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Wilcox sued Tarrant County GOP chair Tim Davis when she was removed from the ballot in the House District 98 primary because of problems with her paperwork.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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While some funding exists to address problems, state documents show, there is not enough money to cover all the drinking water projects that need attention in Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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In order to make sure horses keep their cool among loud, unpredictable crowds, officers do desensitization training with speakers, sirens, inflatable tube men, kazoos, fireworks, flags and all manner of annoyances.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Shatner deftly presents Kirk's delicate handling of interstellar trader Cyrano Jones's multiplying annoyances with a gentle humor and relaxed resignation as to the absurdity of the situation aboard the Enterprise.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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These are not minor inconveniences.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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With such services suspended, lawmakers traveling on Delta will face the same inconveniences as other passengers.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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