1
as in pest
one who is obnoxiously annoying
the new neighbor is threatening to become a nuisance, dropping in on us several times a day
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2
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
folding up this map correctly is such a nuisance
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Recent Examples of nuisance
Wednesday’s weather during the pro-am was more of a nuisance than anything.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
So far the victims, regarded as a nuisance, have gotten nothing.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
Mexico accuses them of negligence, public nuisance and unjust enrichment.
—Belen Zapata, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
The problem at North Fourth Street became such a public nuisance that the pile of lumber and debris left from earlier blazes caught fire yet again in August 2024, a conflagration that finally spurred city officials to take action to remedy the blight.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
So far the victims, regarded as a nuisance, have gotten nothing.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
Mexico accuses them of negligence, public nuisance and unjust enrichment.
—Belen Zapata, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
The problem at North Fourth Street became such a public nuisance that the pile of lumber and debris left from earlier blazes caught fire yet again in August 2024, a conflagration that finally spurred city officials to take action to remedy the blight.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisance
Noun
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Residents of Independence towers unionized with KC Tenants in May after the building’s hot water system was down for two weeks, following months of serious plumbing, heating and cooling, and pest control issues.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Attach photos for inquiries about plant pests or diseases.—
Barbara Robertson,
The Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Skeptics point to volatility, security headaches, and the risk of distorting bitcoin markets if a major government holds too large a stake.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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These side effects include hot flashes, nausea, calf cramps, skin itching or burning, headaches, abdominal discomforts, and fatigue.18 6.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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Even many non-conservatives believe Newsom seems to treat the governor’s job as an annoyance that gets in the way of more important business.—
Steven Greenhut,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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In a 2023 survey of more than 1,500 travelers by Only Wanderlust, chatty seat neighbors were identified as a top 20 airplane annoyance.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Every detail aligned with the central motif of the rose—even the bag handles were accented with thorns.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Because of that, the switchbacks are mostly covered in chunks of wood and small branches, some with thorns.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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It's usually caused by long-term exposure to environmental irritants such as cigarette smoke, chemicals, allergens, air pollution and dust, explains Dr. Kunal Bakshi, a primary care physician at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Environmental factors: Exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, or chemical fumes can increase your risk.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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Scott, who has been prolific as a TV producer but not as an episodic director, delivers a tease of a pilot.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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The restoration team, led by longtime Dye disciple Tim Liddy, literally dug up the past, hand-excavating original contours, stripping and reshaping greens, and bringing back Dye’s signature elements—from punishing bunkers with steep grass faces to greens that tease and torment in equal measure.—
David Hochman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Many channeled their frustration by pivoting their allegiance to Moroney.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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While a small sampling, these results offer the latest sign of mounting frustration with the billionaire entrepreneur as he’s become a rising figure in international and American politics.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Here’s the scoop on the tastiest kid-friendly crackers that all but guarantee happy snackers, and the crackers that aren’t worth the bother.—
Jolene Thym,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Which team’s pass rush bothers or contains the other QB more effectively might tip this result.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Nuisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisance. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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