snappishness

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Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • That’s not to say Ramadan is free from challenges — many experience irritability.
    Julie Cobalt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Chronic fatigue, irritability, or loss of motivation are all symptoms of burnout.
    Nicole Lipkin, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • To find out if your pet is comfortable with a robotic vacuum, run the device and watch his or her reaction to it.
    BestReviews, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Starlink has had trouble getting contracts for various government programs meant to bring high-speed internet service to rural areas.
    Chris Isidore, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
  • An extended closure could lead to disruptions in childcare programs like Head Start, which offers grants to childcare centers for families that have trouble paying for preschool.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • However, there were upsets, excitement, and buzzer beaters during the opening rounds.
    Allison Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Expect big serves, stunning rallies, and some major upsets as these elite competitors battle for glory.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Mexico, Canada, and China are the first, second, and third largest trading partners of the U.S. Markets React to Tariff Disruption Equities markets indicated distress in a number of ways.
    Erik Sherman, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The lawsuit alleged battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and loss of consortium, which allows for recovery of damages for relationships that are mutually dependent.
    Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Snappishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappishness. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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