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
Sensitive Skin Soothing Care’s formula, produced in a white room, has active ingredients from plants and no preservatives, since those can be irritants.
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Fine particles are respiratory irritants, and exposure to high concentrations can cause:
Persistent coughing
Phlegm
Wheezing and difficulty breathing
Prolonged exposure to particulates can slow the respiratory system's ability to remove viruses and bacteria from the lungs, the EPA says.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Avoid direct contact with chemicals and any other irritants.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Among the delivery methods, the SBU said, were grenades equipped with toxic substances like CS and CN irritants.
—Joseph Simonetti, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Fine particles are respiratory irritants, and exposure to high concentrations can cause:
Persistent coughing
Phlegm
Wheezing and difficulty breathing
Prolonged exposure to particulates can slow the respiratory system's ability to remove viruses and bacteria from the lungs, the EPA says.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Avoid direct contact with chemicals and any other irritants.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Among the delivery methods, the SBU said, were grenades equipped with toxic substances like CS and CN irritants.
—Joseph Simonetti, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritant
Noun
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Both conditions also involve symptoms outside the intestines, such as headaches or brain fog.5 Only celiac disease involves symptoms related to malnutrition, which occurs because the small intestine is damaged.—
Sarah Bence,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Less frequent side effects can include chest discomfort, weakness, headache, rhinitis, hypoglycemia and vitamin B12 deficiency (with long-term metformin use).—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Finally, Paddington graduates from nuisance to pathfinder, from struggling to fit in to forging his own identity.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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What is known is that the area of the attack had been frequently monitored by animal control authorities as a problematic zone where one or more dogs have been reported as being a nuisance or possible danger to the public, dating back to February 2023.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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So the duo switches gears to discuss a murder instead, with Carolyn continuing to be a thorn in Dani’s side, ixnaying every name that’s brought up in the turret.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
20 Feb. 2025
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In addition, cane wounds caused by the thorns on crossing canes allow fungal pathogens to enter the cane, which can open the plant up to cane disease.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The car is filled with tension, with Basel’s frustration and Yuval’s exasperation.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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Many meteorologists took to social media to vent their frustrations.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, archeologists have found that ancient people had their own ways of coping with bugs, rodents, and other annoyances.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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Woman’s Observation About Everyday Frustration Goes Viral By Rachael O'Connor Life and Trends Reporter 1 A woman has gone viral for showcasing an everyday dressing annoyance that has resonated with millions.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Irritant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritant. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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