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as in harassment
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 frustration
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 headache
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 nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes
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Recent Examples of annoyance
Dedra picked up on Jocelyn's annoyance as well.
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Marcelena Spencer, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
But are these shapes merely an annoyance—or a sign of something more concerning?
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
But as everyone who’s either had a boss or been a boss knows, managing is a job in itself, one that comes with its own distinct brand of stress and annoyance.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
One of the great delights, but also slight annoyances of doing a show as popular as American Psycho, [is] that family, friends, everyone wants to see it.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
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Marcelena Spencer, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
But are these shapes merely an annoyance—or a sign of something more concerning?
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
But as everyone who’s either had a boss or been a boss knows, managing is a job in itself, one that comes with its own distinct brand of stress and annoyance.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
One of the great delights, but also slight annoyances of doing a show as popular as American Psycho, [is] that family, friends, everyone wants to see it.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
Noun
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According to Sethi, a 2024 survey showed that 7 out of 10 New Yorkers have experienced some form of street harassment.—
Allen Devlin,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Aside from the monetary penalty, the settlement requires Justin and Wonderful to halt any harassment or retaliation, undergo compliance audits and take other measures at the vineyard operations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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New transparency tools aim to help travelers understand disruptions and reduce frustration during delays and cancellations.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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And while the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved covering the overrun, most of which will come from the county's unrestricted fund balance, frustration is clearly building.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the ink was barely dry when new revelations emerged last week that pose a fresh headache for Cannon.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said Koc and Alshmari attacked the victim, causing a split lip and headaches.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The pests have been a nuisance in the foothills for years.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some customers found Buc-ees pay-at-the-pump policy to be a minor nuisance.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
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Garcia said detectives have learned that Serrano was not connected to the initial domestic disturbance call that brought officers to the neighborhood.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Several fungal species are most often carried by dust and other soil disturbances, posing health risks when inhaled.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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The team said imaging was consistent with irritation in the joint of the first toe on his right foot, adding that further updates will be provided as appropriate without providing a timeline for Westbrook’s return.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Side effects can include redness, itching, dryness, flaking, or other scalp irritation, but these are uncommon, according to WebMD.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Odor is a botanical defense mechanism as much as thistles and thorns.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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The spirit of the endeavor can forgive a lot, with some clumsy filmmaking that doesn’t seem to be an intentional homage, such as a slapdash set-up to Helen’s murderous ways and a slightly tacked-on feeling opening involving a film critic who has been a thorn in Jack’s side.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Across town, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone seem to operate with permanent job security, much to the exasperation of a certain segment of the team’s fan base.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cuarón clearly understood that the more extravagant choices can only function in the periphery of a sturdy emotional anchor, an actor with the gravitas to communicate the exasperation that Liborio feels in a reality that overwhelms him.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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