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
Pollen, dead bugs, bird droppings and tree sap can be a nuisance, too.
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Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
It is reported that the noise disturbance/movement noise/furniture being dragged and doors slammed is coming from your property and is causing a nuisance and annoyance to other residents and stopping peaceful enjoyment and/or rest.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Camilla revealed that the infestation at King Charles’ Norfolk estate has become a nuisance, to the point that pest control experts have been called in.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2025
Considered a net-wrecking nuisance by colonial fishermen in the late 1800s and early 1900s, lake sturgeon were destroyed in large numbers.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
It is reported that the noise disturbance/movement noise/furniture being dragged and doors slammed is coming from your property and is causing a nuisance and annoyance to other residents and stopping peaceful enjoyment and/or rest.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Camilla revealed that the infestation at King Charles’ Norfolk estate has become a nuisance, to the point that pest control experts have been called in.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2025
Considered a net-wrecking nuisance by colonial fishermen in the late 1800s and early 1900s, lake sturgeon were destroyed in large numbers.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisance
Noun
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It was used in homes, gardens and office buildings to control pests.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Though hostas can be pruned in spring, it’s not recommended since those decaying leaves can harbor pests and diseases over the winter and eventually kill the plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The fight over transit funding is just one part of a bigger headache—Pennsylvania’s budget is more than nine weeks late.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Symptoms of Chagas disease include fever, fatigue, body aches, headache, rash, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, and eyelid swelling.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Anxiety can contribute to feelings of frustration, annoyance, or anger.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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And yet, by the end, my confusion and annoyance almost felt like the point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Primus has expressed skepticism about rail mergers and would likely have been a thorn in the side of this rail merger.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Angels pulled out a 4-3 victory as Jo Adell remained a thorn in the Royals’ side.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The test identifies over 120 allergens, including food intolerances, environmental triggers, and household irritants.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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This product can turn into a big irritant if ingested or inhaled, and cause several digestive or respiratory issues.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The teases of matches with Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes had fans excited for another in-ring run.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the most tantalizing tease of all?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the Supreme Court increasingly shows frustration with the overreach of lower court judges, the justices could be motivated to take up cases more quickly on matters where lower courts are ignoring their emergency docket orders, such as with the firing of independent agency heads.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Advocates expressed frustration, emphasizing the need for comfortable and safe air travel for all passengers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There, the Enterprise crew will be strangely ignorant of an enemy that had caused Starfleet no end of bother just a few years earlier.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Enjoying an excellent day in front of a vociferous home support at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the 36-year-old found himself in a spot of bother when his tee shot at the par-four 11th curved into the rough on the right of the fairway.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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“Nuisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisance. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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