How to Use irritate in a Sentence
irritate
verb
- Harsh soaps can irritate the skin.
- The other passengers were irritated by the child's rudeness.
- It's his arrogance that really irritates me.
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All of the items are made of polyester satin which won’t irritate your skin or snag your hair.
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Lauren Taylor,
Southern Living,
15 Nov. 2023
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These are the little things that irritate the hell out of me.
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Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
7 June 2023
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Keep in Mind The scent is very strong and can be irritating.
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2024
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Note that the strength of this treatment could sting or irritate skin.
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Nicole Saporita,
Good Housekeeping,
20 June 2023
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The pair comes in a pack of four up to 13P and features a tagless design that won't irritate your skin.
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Courtney Leiva,
Peoplemag,
8 Sep. 2023
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The Lakers don’t want any piece of this irritating cowbell of a team in the playoffs.
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Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2024
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But seeing you in a tank top in front of the piano might irritate some people.
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Billboard Italy,
Billboard,
28 Sep. 2023
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And, if so, what kind of substance irritates its victims to death?
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Siddhartha Mukherjee,
The New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2023
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Always do a patch test on your wrist or neck to make sure that the formula doesn’t irritate your skin.
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Daley Quinn,
Health,
17 Apr. 2023
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The downside, though, is that some found the high collar irritating.
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goodhousekeeping.com,
25 May 2023
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When inhaled, the gas can also cause headaches and irritate a person’s eyes, nose and throat.
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Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2023
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This eye cream has not irritated me one bit and it’s been once month since using.
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Lindy Segal,
harpersbazaar.com,
16 May 2023
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Dress them in soft fabrics and light layers that won't irritate their skin.
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Parents Editors,
Parents,
25 Oct. 2023
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The curtains also create a noise that is irritating to the carp.
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Carolyn Hagler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2023
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Test Kitchen Tip Chile peppers contain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Aug. 2023
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Keep in Mind The white clay and pumice stone may be irritating for advanced cases of acne.
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Alena Hall,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2024
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As far as the scent goes, it’s got a barely noticeable, soap-like smell and would likely not irritate the skin.
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Rennie Dyball,
Peoplemag,
6 Apr. 2023
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Plus, a study with 104 people found that the formula didn’t irritate.
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Good Housekeeping,
20 Apr. 2023
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Smelling salts smell… bad, and can be irritating to nasal passages.
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USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2024
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Be sure to wear protective gear while doing this as the bugs' cocoons can irritate skin, too.
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Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
3 Apr. 2024
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Charmin is known for its soft feel and gentle formula that won’t irritate the skin.
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Madison Yauger,
Peoplemag,
12 July 2023
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In short, a host of factors — from harsh winter winds to dry indoor heat — can irritate and sap moisture from your skin.
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Alex Orlando,
Discover Magazine,
2 Feb. 2024
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High levels of exposure, even for a short time, can irritate the lungs, induce dizzy spells and cause headaches.
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Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2024
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In the meantime, get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and avoid food that could irritate your stomach.
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Sofia Quaglia,
Discover Magazine,
8 Dec. 2023
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Geria adds that cotton shouldn't scratch or irritate the skin because of its softness.
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Michelle Pugle,
Health,
13 Feb. 2023
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The serum can be irritating to those with sensitive skin.
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Alyssa Brascia,
Peoplemag,
9 Jan. 2024
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If irritating your rectum is your goal, there are plenty of other ways to that.
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2023
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