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as in plague
a widespread disease resulting in a high rate of death
one of the great pests of the 20th century was the influenza epidemic of 1918, which killed millions across the globe
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as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
stop being a pest to your sister and go find something else to do
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3
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
a never-ending construction project that continues to be a pest for motorists
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Recent Examples of pest
Poor drainage can also lead to a variety of issues from pests to diseases.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
For more information, call the Purdue Extension Porter County at 219-465-3555, which also serves as the Master Gardening Hotline where anyone can call about questions or problems on plant identification, gardening, lawn care, houseplants and pest control.
—Deena Butterfield, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Avoid taking cuttings or dividing plants that are struggling with pests, diseases, or environmental stressors.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
According to Orkin's Bed Bug Registry, these pests are expert hitchhikers, making hotels, luggage and second-hand furniture prime targets.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
For more information, call the Purdue Extension Porter County at 219-465-3555, which also serves as the Master Gardening Hotline where anyone can call about questions or problems on plant identification, gardening, lawn care, houseplants and pest control.
—Deena Butterfield, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Avoid taking cuttings or dividing plants that are struggling with pests, diseases, or environmental stressors.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
According to Orkin's Bed Bug Registry, these pests are expert hitchhikers, making hotels, luggage and second-hand furniture prime targets.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pest
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As the empire tries to inflict its imperialism on the island, it is met by a disease called the Dream Scourge, a plague of the soul that drives people mad.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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Never mind the stalking, cucking her husband, and bringing plague and endless death upon her.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
31 Jan. 2025
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The site’s structure is a nuisance for anyone invested in controlling how information is disseminated.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways Robocalls can be a real nuisance, especially for flip phone users.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The parasites' arrival in the central nervous system is often marked by a headache.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Feb. 2025
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But the unusual dismissal order comes with strings attached that could cause continued legal headaches for Adams and put pressure on him to do more to help Trump’s administration with immigration enforcement, experts, including former federal prosecutors and judges, told the Daily News on Tuesday.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Navalny was a thorn in Putin’s side, exposing corruption in high places and orchestrating some of the biggest anti-government protests seen in recent years.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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The lesser prairie chicken, which was listed in 2023, is similarly a thorn in the side of many Republicans lawmakers.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
10 Feb. 2025
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Little annoyances and setbacks are practically an everyday fact of life.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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Camille, Lisa and Irene all fawn over the chair while the saleswoman Sarah (Madison McKinley) looks on with annoyance.—
Jourdain Searles,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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Participants should bring water and snacks and wear long sleeves and pants to protect themselves from poodle-dog bush and other irritants in the area.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Protection From Environmental Factors Protect your hands from environmental irritants by wearing good-quality gloves or mittens in cold, dry weather.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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The meeting created a lot of anxiety and frustration in the Ukrainian government, which is concerned about a U.S.-Russian deal behind Kyiv's back.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
16 Feb. 2025
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But as Dougherty Valley continued to miss shots, the frustration started to show.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Pest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pest. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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