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as in harassments
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 frustrations
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 headaches
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 nuisances
one who is obnoxiously annoying
younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes
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Recent Examples of annoyances
Parking apps did away with these annoyances.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
As a result, jealousies, annoyances and fears may arise.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
As a result, jealousies, annoyances and fears may arise.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyances
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For many people, that shot solidified the Joker as a concept who spoke to their own frustrations with the very same kind of systems that failed Arthur.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
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Burkina Faso’s 2022 coups came amid frustrations over the authorities’ inability to quash recurring jihadist violence, despite intensive French military assistance, which has claimed thousands of lives for almost a decade.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Illness begins suddenly and symptoms include high fever, muscle pains, bleeding, severe headaches, diarrhea and vomiting blood.Robert Hart, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Officials say that people who have been exposed to infected animals should look out for eye redness (conjunctivitis), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever in the 10 days after exposure.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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The problem, then, is that generative AI knows how to write discourses perfectly without generating disturbances.Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Can a synthetic interviewee say the absurd is a very valuable element in generating disturbances in discourse?Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Taking time to selectively prune perennials in fall not only helps manage pests, but also frees up time during the busy spring season.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
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After cleaning a houseplant with a banana peel, use a microfiber cloth to wipe the residue off the leaves, which can leave them looking dull and can attract fruit flies and other pests.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
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Avoid using harsh products on your face and lips, including fragrances and other irritants.Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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The botanical extracts in this 100% natural-origin formula help both maintain skin’s natural lipid barrier with polysaccharides as well as defend against irritants thanks to extracts from plants native to harsh climates.Katie Becker, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Annoyances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyances. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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