1
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
add people who use cell phones inconsiderately to the list of daily exasperations
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as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
my rising exasperation with these constant interruptions
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Recent Examples of exasperation
Stewart yelled, repeatedly hitting his desk with a stack of papers before throwing his hands up in the air in exasperation.
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Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
In exasperation, small cap enthusiasts have turned to ETFs that exclude unprofitable companies altogether, and those funds have been attracting inflows.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Some lawmakers have expressed exasperation at the slow progress toward making the cards more secure.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
Nash said Oakland's residents already invest far more heavily than Macomb's, and the usually mild-mannered former Sierra Club environmentalist of the year said so with a tone of exasperation.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024
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Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
In exasperation, small cap enthusiasts have turned to ETFs that exclude unprofitable companies altogether, and those funds have been attracting inflows.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Some lawmakers have expressed exasperation at the slow progress toward making the cards more secure.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
Nash said Oakland's residents already invest far more heavily than Macomb's, and the usually mild-mannered former Sierra Club environmentalist of the year said so with a tone of exasperation.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperation
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Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Common symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, coughing, mild headache, and a low-grade fever.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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But with crucial deadlines and the land deal itself hanging in the balance, the county’s apparent lack of movement was a source of frustration at Tuesday’s supervisors meeting.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Voter frustrations with the economy and immigration are fueling Trump’s slight advantage among Arizona voters.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Retzlaff has also taken to social media to share his annoyance about the situation.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Expressing dismay that some of her more exciting stories were cut, her grandchildren weren’t mentioned, and the allure of her magazines wasn’t touched upon, Stewart expressed her annoyance that her prison sentence got so much attention.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, secondhand marijuana smoke has higher levels of fine particulate matter, which can cause cardiovascular disease and lung irritation and make respiratory infections and asthma attacks more likely.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Find it on Amazon A Retinol Kit for Your Nighttime Routine Pairing hydrating products with retinoids is essential to prevent irritation and protect your skin.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lai, a billionaire media tycoon who had long been a thorn in the side of Beijing, was arrested in August 2020, shortly after the central Chinese government imposed a national security law that criminalizes secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The lawsuit, filed by California resident Victor Cho, alleges a violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act, a federal law barring the disclosure of information about viewing habits that’s long been a thorn in the side of streaming providers.Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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Employees had previously voiced their displeasure with each new policy that required more days in the office through walkouts, open letters, and threatening to quit.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Hong-Kyun is the South Korean ‘first foreign minister’, who last week summoned the Russian ambassador to Seoul to register South Korea’s displeasure at the news that up to 12,000 North Korean soldiers are in or on their way to Russia to fight in Ukraine.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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The county contends the plastic pollution traced to products made by the companies constitutes a public nuisance that they must be forced to redress.Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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In journalism circles, Mezrich is known as one of the great nuisances of modern nonfiction — a man who has built his career making things up.Simon van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Professor Ned Foley, the director of the election-law program at Ohio State University, told me that his biggest worry this year was a new deadline of December 16th.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Election seasons often evoke a mix of emotions, ranging from hope for the future to intense worry over what may come.Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Exasperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperation. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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