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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
Those frustrations could be on the verge of boiling over.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
South Africa has a history of xenophobic violence as migrants from poor nations like Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi generally end up settling in impoverished communities in South Africa where unemployment and frustrations are high.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Alharbi says the lawsuit is still active, and even though Tuesday's meeting was far more cordial, residents still voiced their frustrations.
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Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The disagreement reflected broader frustrations among many frontier settlers.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
But without knowing the reasons behind those decisions, the criticism amounts to nothing more than frustrations over unmet expectations.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The comic was partially inspired by Tamaki’s observations of students during teaching at the New York City School of Visual Arts, or just small frustrations.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
As a result, many people continue to face the same frustrations.
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Rahul Saluja,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Putting those questions up front helps avoid the tenant frustrations that have dogged parts of the industry as operators expand, contract or change hands.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
South Africa has a history of xenophobic violence as migrants from poor nations like Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi generally end up settling in impoverished communities in South Africa where unemployment and frustrations are high.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Alharbi says the lawsuit is still active, and even though Tuesday's meeting was far more cordial, residents still voiced their frustrations.
—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The disagreement reflected broader frustrations among many frontier settlers.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
But without knowing the reasons behind those decisions, the criticism amounts to nothing more than frustrations over unmet expectations.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The comic was partially inspired by Tamaki’s observations of students during teaching at the New York City School of Visual Arts, or just small frustrations.
—
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
As a result, many people continue to face the same frustrations.
—
Rahul Saluja,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Putting those questions up front helps avoid the tenant frustrations that have dogged parts of the industry as operators expand, contract or change hands.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
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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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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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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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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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From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
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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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Pyrotechnics set off at home are even more likely to trigger cardiovascular problems, the American Lung Assn.
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Some people have to remove bird feeders during the summer because of problems with bears, raccoons, and other wild animals.
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There have been reports that some locals are not thrilled with Lipa and Turner’s takeover of their city, which has resulted in road closures and other inconveniences.
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From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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