as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
the whining child was a constant irritant to his long-suffering parents
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Recent Examples of irritant
All wounds heal faster in clean, moist environments, and this thick occlusive (the main ingredient in Vaseline and Aquaphor) will not only lock in hydration, but also protect the open wound from potential irritants like sweat and bacteria.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
This bug bite suction tool removes the venom and irritants left on your body around the bite to keep your skin from itching and swelling.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Think of your skin barrier as a shield that covers you from your scalp to your feet, preventing water from getting out of the skin and external irritants from getting in.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
Purifiers remove irritants, reduce odors and enhance the quality of air.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2024
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
This bug bite suction tool removes the venom and irritants left on your body around the bite to keep your skin from itching and swelling.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Think of your skin barrier as a shield that covers you from your scalp to your feet, preventing water from getting out of the skin and external irritants from getting in.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
Purifiers remove irritants, reduce odors and enhance the quality of air.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritant
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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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The world wars turned the insect from a nuisance to a mortal threat.Salama Udaipurwala, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
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But, as this CNN investigation reveals, this public nuisance has an exploitative underbelly that warrants scrutiny.Longreads, Longreads, 25 Oct. 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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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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“Irritant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritant. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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