as in frustrating
causing annoyance
the constantly changing schedule was somewhat vexing, but I coped
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as in annoying
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
my coworkers' loud, endless conversations vexed me
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as in puzzling
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
a mystery novel that is sure to vex even the canniest readers
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Recent Examples of vexing
Alan Suderman, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
Learning how to hunt is a vexing but necessary struggle for the young tigers.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Across urban centers in America — and Milwaukee is a prime example — efforts to bring success to schools such as these have been vexing and rarely successful, especially on a sustained basis.
—Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
One of the most vexing impacts of climate change on vineyards isn’t just the heat, but also the unpredictability of rain and drought, and the ways in which that affects the fruit both during the growing season and at harvest.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
As incoming White House chief of staff, one of Susie Wiles’s vexing challenges will be policing the buffet line of powerful interests who want something from Donald Trump.
—Alan Suderman, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
Learning how to hunt is a vexing but necessary struggle for the young tigers.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Across urban centers in America — and Milwaukee is a prime example — efforts to bring success to schools such as these have been vexing and rarely successful, especially on a sustained basis.
—Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
One of the most vexing impacts of climate change on vineyards isn’t just the heat, but also the unpredictability of rain and drought, and the ways in which that affects the fruit both during the growing season and at harvest.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vexing
Adjective
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But the more immediately frustrating part is that the new remote doesn’t have a dedicated button for switching input modes, as previous remotes from LG and countless other remotes do.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
9 Jan. 2025
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After sharing this frustrating experience on social media, the video went viral with over 1.8 million views and almost 15,000 likes on Instagram, as well as nearly 1 million views on TikTok.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Researchers are particularly focused on unraveling the puzzling interplay between gas content, magma pressure and lava flow dynamics.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Almost two years into his ordeal, Gould learned of an initiative at the National Institutes of Health that focuses on solving the country’s most puzzling medical cases.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This change is particularly annoying since the multiplayer structure hasn't been notably improved since payment was required.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Jan. 2025
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This is a book that is charming, intelligent and occasionally annoying.—
Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Cover irritating clothing seams with a smooth material such as silk to avoid abrasive irritation.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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At Abercrombie & Fitch Packed with conditioning and hydrating castor oil, argan oil & coconut oil, this eyelash & brow growth serum will help promote the appearance of longer, fuller looking lashes and brows without the use of irritating or harmful ingredients.—
refinery29.com,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While the Eagles triumphed 22-10, advancing to the NFC Divisional Round, the victory was overshadowed by the disturbing exchange in the stands.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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The disturbing new figures are inching close to the same number of people — 1.5 million— who were internally displaced by Haiti’s cataclysmic earthquake, which struck 15 years ago on Jan. 12, 2010.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Rodin Cars The big idea behind Rodin is to build cars without bothering about vehicle regulations – in stark contrast to F1 cars, which are subject to several rules around how they're put together.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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The city and state have also been ramping up efforts to engage troubled vagrants sleeping and sometimes bothering straphangers, connecting them with services and shelter and potentially involuntary treatment.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Dec. 2024
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The International Monetary Fund cited a number of contributing factors that led to a global cost-of-living crisis in its annual report last year, including the pandemic and climate change, which disrupted food and supply chains, in addition to geopolitical conflict’s aggravating the problems.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
18 Dec. 2024
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For the first time since aggravating his hip/oblique in the 20-17 victory over the Seahawks in Week 11, Bosa was upgraded to a limited participant in walkthrough activities on Wednesday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Vexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vexing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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