as in horse
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
a poor farmer who could only afford one old nag
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1
as in to urge
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
she kept nagging him to fix the furnace before the weather got any colder
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2
as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
if all you can do is nag, then you are of no use to this organization at all
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Recent Examples of nag
Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
Rather, this seems like something that will be a constant nag on the 49ers’ season.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
Once the need to gain weight started nagging, that other, restrictive noise was suddenly silenced.
—Brooke Eby, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
But the low point is its treatment of its female characters, who are painted as irritating, know-it-all nags who just get in the way of a good time.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
Rather, this seems like something that will be a constant nag on the 49ers’ season.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
Verb
What’s nagging me is the suspicion that this is all a scam.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
Once the need to gain weight started nagging, that other, restrictive noise was suddenly silenced.
—Brooke Eby, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nag
Noun
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Which brings us to Baffert’s horse, and the third-favorite in the morning line, Barnes, for whom the five-horse Santa Anita field is not, necessarily, good news.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The petrified bones of extinct horses, ground sloths, cheetahs and bears have been uncovered from the dusty layers of time exposed here.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Don’t Stay In Environments That Don’t Support Gender Parity Dr. Thomas urges women to assess whether staying in toxic environments is worth the emotional toll.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Police urged any potential witnesses to submit video footage of the shooting or of people with guns.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Nobody is complaining about the bang for the buck regarding Betts or the Dodgers.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The crowds have since grown, but with more teams at fewer sites, some teams have complained about logistics like sharing court space, finding enough hotels and the travel schedule.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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That included claims that Dorit's estranged husband, Paul Kemsley, had staged their 2021 home invasion in which Dorit begged for the safety of their children's lives as she was held at gunpoint.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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But like my friend who only visits any place once for a peek, those sights may not beg a second visit.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These tantrums may involve kicking, screaming, and stomping.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
30 Mar. 2025
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Hernández screams again while wearing a shiny blue jumpsuit similar to one Benson Boone donned for the Grammys.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Chicago Bears - Will Campbell, OL, LSU Will Campbell has fallen a bit due to his shorter arm length, but that likely won't bother Ben Johnson.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because Congress never bothered to write a law to establish it.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, De Niro plays him by imitating Pesci’s nasal, wiseguy whine and adopting the cagey posture of a lifelong predator.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Canines may growl, whine, snap, or attack another pet or person that is getting in the way between the two of you.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ has faced a difficult road to its opening next week, with external controversies dogging it at every step.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Several of the weekly exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners have been dogged by last-minute accusations and near-cancellations.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Nag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nag. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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