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annoying

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verb

present participle of annoy

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of annoying
Adjective
Give them an easy way of saying no, and don’t be annoying. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 This nut gather is easy to use and lightweight, making quick work of annoying nuts and acorns. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
The competitive father, however, noted that his son has picked up Rafael Nadal's forehand, playfully annoying Novak by mimicking his rival's swing. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 So, how can an organization remain current on customers' ever-changing needs and expectations without annoying or estranging them? Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for annoying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoying
Adjective
  • Miami has a lot to prove, and Hill is expected to return to form after a frustrating season if the Dolphins were to make a push for the playoffs.
    Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Some days are easier than others, and some are frustrating, but being steady makes a difference.
    Essence, Essence, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • However, Agnes is dressed exactly like Wednesday and her Single White Female act is irritating the hell out of her hero.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Pesky skeeters are irritating Lake County residents as the number of insects carrying the worrisome West Nile Virus climbs.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • That's depicted in a disturbing, if somewhat inscrutable, scene.
    Esther Zuckerman, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Possibly, something disturbing will occur because someone has decided to make emotional demands on you.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • So, at least for now, Chamorro is not bothering with the official Pop Mart drops.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
  • While there is still hope that Clark can return this season from the groin injury that has been bothering her, there is no guarantee of that becoming a reality.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • For 25 years, Chavism has co-opted Venezuela's infrastructure for its own enrichment, persecuting journalists and opposition, wrecking the economy, and leaving its citizens in poverty.
    Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • In July, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two of the Taliban’s top leaders, accusing them of persecuting women and girls in Afghanistan, which the group dismissed.
    Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Cao faces one count of murder with eight allegations of aggravating factors, including his use of a knife, prosecutors said.
    Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Just make sure that your hands are clean before applying it to avoid spreading bacteria and aggravating breakouts further.
    Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 5 Aug. 2025

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“Annoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoying. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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