as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
your constant questions are a thorn in my side
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Recent Examples of thorn
James Tolkan plays Gerald Strickland, who worked at Hill Valley High School and, in both 1955 and 1985, was a thorn in the side of the McFlys.
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Jonathon Dornbush, EW.com, 3 July 2025
Many people had thoughts about what was said, especially the constant thorn in Puff’s side, 50 Cent.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025
Only Victor isn’t out to court easy sympathy, or make Agnes particularly relatable — the thorns still remain on the rose — or give viewers an easily digestible version of a survivor.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
For a fatherless girl is an exquisite rose on a branch lacking thorns, there for the picking.
—Heather Scott Partington, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
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Jonathon Dornbush, EW.com, 3 July 2025
Many people had thoughts about what was said, especially the constant thorn in Puff’s side, 50 Cent.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025
Only Victor isn’t out to court easy sympathy, or make Agnes particularly relatable — the thorns still remain on the rose — or give viewers an easily digestible version of a survivor.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
For a fatherless girl is an exquisite rose on a branch lacking thorns, there for the picking.
—Heather Scott Partington, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorn
Noun
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Read More: The 9 Most Underrated Healthy Foods Flavorings and additives Natural fruit compounds, artificial colorants, and tannins in wine can cause headaches, GI symptoms, or hives in sensitive people.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
22 July 2025
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His salary: $760,000. Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages have dealt the Padres numerous headaches.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Last month, Los Angeles city officials declared these properties a public nuisance because of their failure to take action to clean up debris.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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The cicadas swarming in and around Cincinnati can be a nuisance.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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While many have been peaceful, with marchers chanting slogans and carrying signs against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, some protesters have clashed with police, leading to hundreds of arrests and the use of chemical irritants to disperse crowds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2025
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Most have been peaceful, but some have led to clashes with law enforcement as officers made arrests and used chemical irritants and less-lethal weapons to disperse crowds.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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That move has divided GOP lawmakers — including many who see Trump as simply airing his frustration with the Fed’s choice to leave interest rates unchanged amid shifting tariff policy.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
22 July 2025
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The rise of ghost jobs has been causing real frustration for job seekers.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Dine-in customers nationwide had the option to enjoy endless boneless wings and fries for $19.99, and the deal allowed use of brand's 26 sauces and dry rubs.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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For her retirement, Faith is hoping for belly rubs, doggy treats and that sweet sweet state pension.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Thorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorn. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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