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
These receptors may also be triggered by external irritants, such as the chemical capsaicin, which gives chili peppers their heat.
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Yenisel Cruz-Almeida, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 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
Five different ceramides—natural components of your skin barrier that act like glue, holding skin cells together to lock in moisture and block out irritants.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
Dermatologists swear by these mild, irritant-free cleansers.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 15 Feb. 2025
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Yenisel Cruz-Almeida, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 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
Five different ceramides—natural components of your skin barrier that act like glue, holding skin cells together to lock in moisture and block out irritants.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
Dermatologists swear by these mild, irritant-free cleansers.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 15 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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On April 30th, 2022, a security guard at a local business plaza called the police to report Mary as a nuisance.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Protester Trenton Oldfield swam in front of both boats and was jailed for six months for causing a public nuisance.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To shield your hands against thorns when pruning, wear leather or leatherlike gloves.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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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
Noun
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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
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This largely comes from a place of frustration at what is perceived as self-hate.—
Tayler Adigun,
Essence,
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 24 Apr. 2025.
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