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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snappishness
Noun
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Olivero says climate change perturbations continue to concern the winery.—
Michelle Williams,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025 -
However, as the comet recedes from the sun, planetary perturbations will make the orbit even more elongated, so the next return to perihelion (of whatever of it is that is still left of it) will be about 600,000 years hence.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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That’s not to say Ramadan is free from challenges — many experience irritability.—
Julie Cobalt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Chronic fatigue, irritability, or loss of motivation are all symptoms of burnout.—
Nicole Lipkin,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Chores like these can be easy to forget, so schedule professional cleanings every 12-18 months (or 6-12 with pets and children) to remove dirt, allergens, and debris that get caught deep in the carpet fibers and are easily missed.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Pet owners often make matters worse by grooming their pets outdoors.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Unlike the Patriots backlash, however, current pique against the Kansas City footballers intersects with a couple of larger unexpected social issues.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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There’s a knowing performative element to Singer’s pique, yet Freedman’s passion appears genuine, even personal.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From a psychological perspective, Saunders-Waldron highlighted how repeatedly ignoring someone's boundaries can breed resentment and emotional fatigue which can explain the woman's stance.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Fueled by years of resentment, Dante targets Dom’s family and closest friends, forcing the crew to scatter across the globe in a desperate bid to survive.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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He was also seen bleeding from his nose and was having trouble getting into the wheelchair on his own.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Making a few calls to a person’s previous employers can save you a lot of trouble in the long run.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, there were upsets, excitement, and buzzer beaters during the opening rounds.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Expect big serves, stunning rallies, and some major upsets as these elite competitors battle for glory.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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While local authorities have since said the incident spawned from a physical altercation between two attendees, and that firearms were not involved, the resulting melee left at least 10 people with non-life-threatening injuries and numerous claiming emotion distress.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Garcia’s damages included physical pain, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, humiliation, inconvenience, grief, disfigurement, physical impairment, anxiety and emotional distress, according to a recording of the verdict from Courtroom View Network.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Snappishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappishness. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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