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
Environmental factors: Exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, or chemical fumes can increase your risk.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Mar. 2025
While there is no specific cause for perioral dermatitis, it is often linked with irritants such as skin care products and toothpaste.10
How to Care for Acne-Prone Skin
Caring for acne-prone skin can be a challenge.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Higher asthma rates have been observed in people who clean professionally and even in ordinary people exposed to these irritants as infrequently as once per week.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Staying comfortable also means avoiding known allergens or irritants, blowing your nose gently as needed, and drinking plenty of fluids to keep your mucus thin.
—Katie Bowles, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Mar. 2025
While there is no specific cause for perioral dermatitis, it is often linked with irritants such as skin care products and toothpaste.10
How to Care for Acne-Prone Skin
Caring for acne-prone skin can be a challenge.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Higher asthma rates have been observed in people who clean professionally and even in ordinary people exposed to these irritants as infrequently as once per week.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Staying comfortable also means avoiding known allergens or irritants, blowing your nose gently as needed, and drinking plenty of fluids to keep your mucus thin.
—Katie Bowles, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritant
Noun
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Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At first, the un-washable Fisk murals are a nuisance to the new mayor, but there are ways to take advantage of the situation.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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In a meeting that month which Dahl recorded, Turner referred to Williams as a nuisance who had already been dealt with.—
Ronan Farrow,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trees like Texas ebony and mesquite that have thorns to protect them from munching animals and long roots to tap moisture deep within the earth.—
Laura Mallonee,
Wired News,
12 Apr. 2025
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To shield your hands against thorns when pruning, wear leather or leatherlike gloves.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s a sense of frustration that comes with that, like, How come no one’s listening to the voice of a generation?—
Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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This has been a source of frustration for the woman’s mother, who desires more time with her grandchildren.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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John replied with annoyance, and the conversation ultimately ended with McCartney abruptly hanging up on him.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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There’s no hint of the speaker’s apparent annoyance in this delightful, whip-smart number.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Irritant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritant. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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