as in headaches
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 irritants
Protection From Environmental Factors Protect your hands from environmental irritants by wearing good-quality gloves or mittens in cold, dry weather.
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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
Touching it with your bare hands may not be a good idea for this reason and because the plant can absorb allergens and irritants if it’s lived in the same place for a long stretch of time.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
More than 31 million Americans have eczema, which is typically caused by an overactive immune system that results in skin inflammation in response to allergens and/or irritants.
—Lynya Floyd, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
Brushing helps spread the oils their skin produces, keeping your kitty’s coat shiny and free of irritants.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Because the nasal mucosa is exposed to so many irritants from the air, ranging from pet hair to pollen, the nose has multiple lines of defense against invading pathogens.
—Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
All wounds heal faster in clean, moist environments, and this thick occlusive (the main ingredient in Vaseline and Aquaphor) will not only lock in hydration, but also protect the open wound from potential irritants like sweat and bacteria.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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
Touching it with your bare hands may not be a good idea for this reason and because the plant can absorb allergens and irritants if it’s lived in the same place for a long stretch of time.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
More than 31 million Americans have eczema, which is typically caused by an overactive immune system that results in skin inflammation in response to allergens and/or irritants.
—Lynya Floyd, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
Brushing helps spread the oils their skin produces, keeping your kitty’s coat shiny and free of irritants.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Because the nasal mucosa is exposed to so many irritants from the air, ranging from pet hair to pollen, the nose has multiple lines of defense against invading pathogens.
—Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
All wounds heal faster in clean, moist environments, and this thick occlusive (the main ingredient in Vaseline and Aquaphor) will not only lock in hydration, but also protect the open wound from potential irritants like sweat and bacteria.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritants
Noun
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Unfortunately, a year after the rollout of DSO, Bayer’s headaches remain.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Common symptoms include cough, headaches, sneezing, runny nose, and congestion.Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Kim, the Korean American artist, who is deaf, shared in an email that the billboard reflected personal frustrations.Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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There have been frustrations with how things have panned out on the court, and the body language of the group was concerning in a loss in Detroit on Saturday.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Hightail also has drastically reduced maintenance needs, which remove frequent annoyances like engine rebuilds, oil changes, and air filter replacements.New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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Much of the testimony, as is typical when corporate figures are summoned before Congress to discuss the public’s annoyances with their industries, was slippery.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Irritants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritants. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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