as in irritableness
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Noun
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Early signs of low sodium include headaches, fatigue, irritability, confusion, and restlessness.7 15.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025 -
Additional signs include irritability, fatigue, anxiety, and health problems.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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The acidity in brown sugar can work in tandem with baking soda to produce a nice rise, which white sugar alone can’t do.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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According to Northcutt, the biggest factor is rice's acidity or basicity, also referred to as pH. Some restaurants—particularly sushi restaurants—mix rice with vinegar, lowering its pH, which can help slow bacterial growth.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Between Dave’s whiny petulance, Edna’s glum watchfulness and their performative mwah-mwah kisses, this couple is a walking talking warning sign.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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And Monday night’s show of frustration and occasional petulance at Stamford Bridge was precisely the kind of example Pereira does not need from a player supposed to set an example for others to follow.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Captiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captiousness. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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