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as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation
bad spelling is a constant frustration to language-arts teachers
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as in exasperations
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
the professor's frustration with students who refused to consult the syllabus
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Recent Examples of frustrations
The Patriots are also expected to trade for AJ Brown, a wide receiver known as much for his sideline frustrations and off-field antics as his production.
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
After spending more than two million dollars on VIP jet charter services, his frustrations with the industry reached a boiling point.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
To question or go against the grain of their household’s dynamic is unthinkable to her; thus, her frustrations are exacted upon her daughter for challenging these dynamics by merely existing as a teen girl.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
But frustrations continue to grow.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
And those who stuck around vented their frustrations one last time as Carson Benge flew out for the final out of a long day in Queens.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The power struggle came about after Rivas challenged Rendon, capitalizing on Democrats’ frustrations over changes in committee leadership and Rendon’s shelving of a single-payer health care bill.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The vision conceived by museum director and Chief Executive Michael Govan and architect Peter Zumthor is not perfect, and brings with it a modest set of frustrations, but as a whole, the installation registers as ravishing and bracingly fresh.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Creative blocks, dating frustrations and parenting dynamics could surface early on in the day.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
After spending more than two million dollars on VIP jet charter services, his frustrations with the industry reached a boiling point.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
To question or go against the grain of their household’s dynamic is unthinkable to her; thus, her frustrations are exacted upon her daughter for challenging these dynamics by merely existing as a teen girl.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
But frustrations continue to grow.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
And those who stuck around vented their frustrations one last time as Carson Benge flew out for the final out of a long day in Queens.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The power struggle came about after Rivas challenged Rendon, capitalizing on Democrats’ frustrations over changes in committee leadership and Rendon’s shelving of a single-payer health care bill.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The vision conceived by museum director and Chief Executive Michael Govan and architect Peter Zumthor is not perfect, and brings with it a modest set of frustrations, but as a whole, the installation registers as ravishing and bracingly fresh.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Creative blocks, dating frustrations and parenting dynamics could surface early on in the day.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
Noun
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The real story behind one of Texas’ biggest wildlife headaches starts with a decision the state made on purpose.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some journalists draw a line between the government's mounting headaches and its escalating attacks on the messengers of that news.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Make sure your bathroom is well-ventilated to factor out chemicals, and wear protective gloves to keep your skin safe from chemicals that can cause irritations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Below, a sampling of irritations.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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If data centers eventually are included, for example, neighbors could take a hit due to impacts on electricity costs, water access, industrial noise and other nuisances that can come into play when a megaproject moves in next door.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Not all ants are bad for the garden—some help with soil health and pest control—but fire ants and carpenter ants can be serious nuisances or hazards.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Also known as seaberry, Fried says this plant is notable for its resistance to deer because of its sharp thorns and tree-like height.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
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Use clean pruners to trim away shoots, thorns, or roots along the soil and to help maintain the tree’s size.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Orlando’s defense caused problems early for Detroit when the Magic forced seven turnovers in the opening four minutes and jumped out to a 19-7 lead.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In severe pain, Connecticut resident Tenaya Taylor sought treatment for dental problems a few years ago.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Despite the annoyances, the smile is genuine.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Her examples highlight how a small, inexpensive tool — or in this case, a repurposed one — can solve minor annoyances throughout daily life.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The modern world forces us to waste time doing cost-benefit analyses of various inconveniences.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Projects like this almost always result in some inconveniences for businesses, homeowners and motorists.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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