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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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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
Brooks was a pesky, 5-foot-10 jitter bug — a pass-first point guard who took pride in being a nuisance on defense.
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Jason Quick, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Those long and / or scrambled on-screen keyboards are both a nuisance to use, and a real problem for anyone wanting to make stuff for your TV.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
Beech Grove law also states no owner should fail to exercise proper care and control of his or her animals to prevent them from becoming a public nuisance.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Transportation and Public Works records provided to Axios show that many residents and first responders remain wary of the vehicles, seeing them as a nuisance and traffic hazard.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jason Quick, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Those long and / or scrambled on-screen keyboards are both a nuisance to use, and a real problem for anyone wanting to make stuff for your TV.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
Beech Grove law also states no owner should fail to exercise proper care and control of his or her animals to prevent them from becoming a public nuisance.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Transportation and Public Works records provided to Axios show that many residents and first responders remain wary of the vehicles, seeing them as a nuisance and traffic hazard.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisance
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Look for spider mites, aphids, thrips, and other common pests.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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Their thick veins and sturdy texture can trap soil and even tiny pests, making thorough cleaning a must.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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At the Brentwood location of popular Italian eatery Jon & Vinny’s, staff complained of headaches and sore throats in a text message group chat.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The common symptoms of POTS include light-headedness, fainting, brain fog, fatigue, headache, blurred vision, tremors, and nausea.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Catastrophic events like the fires in Los Angeles have a way of turning these annoyances into disillusionment.Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
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Vent to a friend or family member to release annoyances brewing within instead of bringing tense moments to the office.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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At times, the offense has looked so good that Sam Darnold is now the hottest free agent this offseason, while the defense has been a thorn in quarterbacks sides with Flores’ relentless blitzing (Minnesota leads the league in blitz percentage).Austin Mock, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The senior forward was a thorn in the Huskies’ side two years ago, before the ACL injury that claimed most of his 2023-24 season and, seemingly, much of this year as well.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
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Do gentle hip stretches to keep muscles relaxed. Stay hydrated, but avoid bladder irritants like soda or coffee.Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Image How Trump redefined the Jan. 6 riot as ‘a day of love’ Four years ago today, protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol with clubs, chemical irritants and other weapons, inflamed by Donald Trump’s lie that the 2020 election had been stolen from him.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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The silly Golden Globes moment might be a tease of the type of comedy fans will get to see on Apple TV+’s The Studio, starring both Rogen and O’Hara, alongside Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
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After winning the women’s Money in the Bank match on July 6, Stratton had a number of teases, but on the first episode of SmackDown on USA, Tiffy struck.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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For instance, neurodivergent students may struggle to focus and absorb information effectively, leading to frustration, which further fuels the problem.William Jones, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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This shift has led to frustration and disappointment among job seekers who invest time and effort in the interview process.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Seeing that Orlando could win games without him, and later without the Wagner bothers, kept Banchero’s spirits up.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Practically speaking, this can include: Finding The Right Balance Of User Convenience And Data Security As mentioned above, a major cause of users setting overly wide access permissions is to avoid the bother of addressing subsequent individual access requests.Adam Gavish, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Nuisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisance. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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