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as in harassment
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 frustration
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 headache
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 nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes
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Recent Examples of annoyance
Doing that could be a felony, but the Davis campaign brushed off the allegation as a mere annoyance.
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Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024
Adams has claimed, to the annoyance of his fellow Democrats, that the charges against him are White House payback for his criticism of the Biden administration's immigration policies.
—Dan Morrison, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
But then there are the annoyances that truly seem created for the sole purpose of annoying.
—Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Another minor annoyance is that the on-screen text is pretty small.
—PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
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The torture of losing to the Wolverines four years in a row spilled over after the game as Michigan’s celebration clashed with Ohio State’s frustration, all in a cloud of pepper spray.Austin Meek, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Even though your vision is solid, mental frustration can block your dream.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Concussion symptoms include confusion, drowsiness, nausea, and headache.Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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Being a sequel to a $7.3 billion franchise has its headaches.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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The state public nuisance statute could come into play down the line.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2024
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The agency also warned of minor nuisance flooding in those areas.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
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Bryan threw the object back in the crowd and continued his performance without further disturbances.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
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Long-term tolerance of disruptive behavior is more damaging, as nothing demotivates employees more than watching their leaders tolerate constant disturbances.Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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An inner thigh rash is a skin irritation that develops on the inner portion of your upper legs or groin area.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Derms recommend using these active treatments every other night, respectively, in order to prevent unwanted irritation and flaking.Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024
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Uncertainty around Hamilton’s ankle injury is another thorn in their side.Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
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Despite the easing of the inflation rate, still-high prices remain a thorn in the side of consumers, which may explain the dismal Gallup Poll results.Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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As Maricopa County supervisors met, their tone seemed to be one of exasperation.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
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Ty smoothly slides in with a verse of his own that recounts all the money he’s put up for this lady, but there’s a hint of exasperation in his tone that calls back to Thomas’ overarching message: anything beyond the current state of this relationship isn’t feasible.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2024
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Damage to roads proved to be a major inconvenience, especially as broken sewage, water and gas mains prevented people from getting to work in the morning.Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Bitcoin ETFs allow investors to buy into an asset that tracks the price movement of bitcoin, while avoiding the inconvenience and risk of purchasing the crypto coin itself.Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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