as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation
the inconvenience of having to walk everywhere until the car is fixed
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as in troubles
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
he inconvenienced his sister by moving into her tiny apartment
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Recent Examples of inconveniences
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
There's an affluent half of the population whose financial lives aren't disrupted by momentary inconveniences.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
But the change may pose inconveniences for some homeowners without computers.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
American military-power projection has depended on bases all around the world, provided by nations that trusted the United States as a partner and have been willing to overlook the inconveniences of hosting American soldiers.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
But the Wegovy pill has its own inconveniences, with specific restrictions on when and how to take it.
—Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Wearied by the myriad inconveniences and injuries that come with other people, the authors wonder whether all this adds up to one big, unacceptable compromise.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, petitioned for a pardon in 2024, pointing to how his convictions had created logistical issues and inconveniences in worldwide touring.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2025
What kind of extreme travel inconveniences are travelers facing?
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
There's an affluent half of the population whose financial lives aren't disrupted by momentary inconveniences.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
But the change may pose inconveniences for some homeowners without computers.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
American military-power projection has depended on bases all around the world, provided by nations that trusted the United States as a partner and have been willing to overlook the inconveniences of hosting American soldiers.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
But the Wegovy pill has its own inconveniences, with specific restrictions on when and how to take it.
—Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Wearied by the myriad inconveniences and injuries that come with other people, the authors wonder whether all this adds up to one big, unacceptable compromise.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, petitioned for a pardon in 2024, pointing to how his convictions had created logistical issues and inconveniences in worldwide touring.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2025
What kind of extreme travel inconveniences are travelers facing?
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Verb
On-time performance across the entire San Diego trolley system has been boosted by a year-old East County service change that inconveniences a relatively small number of riders.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconveniences
Noun
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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
Verb
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What troubles C0llins—and many tax practitioners—most is not just the delay, but the way the IRS communicates during it.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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That last hurdle, safely landing a SpaceX Starship HLS (Human Landing System) spacecraft, carrying two astronauts, upright on the moon, particularly troubles Green.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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But the focus on value has caused frustrations at times among parts of the chain's operator base.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Here are some of the pettiest, most unimportant frustrations so far.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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Officials say Torres is 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 240 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Compared with systems already in service, the design uses about half as many parts and weighs more than 20 percent less, while also delivering measurable gains in performance, including higher top speed and longer operating range for the aircraft it is fitted to.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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Most people are able to put the splint away once their plantar fasciitis no longer bothers them.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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That inward struggle made it to the surface because Glenn no longer bothers with charades.—
Marcus Thompson II,
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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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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“Inconveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconveniences. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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