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as in suckers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a camera bug who loves taking candid shots at fairs and festivals
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2
as in diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
I can't go to work today because I've caught some bug that's going around
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as in lunatics
a person having or showing a severely disordered or abnormal state of mind
a bug with a fascination for committing arson
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as in annoys
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
these incessant phone calls are really starting to bug me
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as in bothers
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
I hate to bug you, but could you help me move this table?
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Recent Examples of bugs
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Bed bugs can be found in a range of settings, including cruise ships, hotels, trains and houses and apartments.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Those who spot bugs in its technology can report them to its product teams through a program called Dogfood, and earn travel vouchers as a reward.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
When the temperatures drop, these bugs will come looking for warmth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bed bugs are not known to carry and spread diseases to humans.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
And not having to filter out bugs and debris from a shallow puddle is also rare.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Bed Bug Nothing's scarier than bed bugs.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Chinch bugs overwinter in moist, deep thatch.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Daily Stride Comfort No-show Socks There is nothing that bugs me more than no-show socks that curl up underneath your foot minutes into wearing them.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
At the end of the 19th century, Phylloxera bugs infected vineyards across Europe but a solution was found, and viticulture adapted and continued.
—Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
The singer admitted that he bugs Brown and his son for constant updates on the baby girl.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Which bugs bite on the NC coast?
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
On average, the matador bugs increased their waving behavior seven times more in the presence of the predatory mantids.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Fort Worth bed bugs The B-plot of Episode 7 has Peggy setting up a Little Free Library in her front yard in an effort to build community.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Dropped meat that went from floor to refrigerator and a McDonald’s with bugs close to food were among the 10 South Florida restaurants that failed state inspection last week.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Bed bugs can be found in a range of settings, including cruise ships, hotels, trains and houses and apartments.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Those who spot bugs in its technology can report them to its product teams through a program called Dogfood, and earn travel vouchers as a reward.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
When the temperatures drop, these bugs will come looking for warmth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bed bugs are not known to carry and spread diseases to humans.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
And not having to filter out bugs and debris from a shallow puddle is also rare.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Bed Bug Nothing's scarier than bed bugs.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Both can reduce debris or items that attract the boxelder bugs.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Chinch bugs overwinter in moist, deep thatch.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Daily Stride Comfort No-show Socks There is nothing that bugs me more than no-show socks that curl up underneath your foot minutes into wearing them.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
At the end of the 19th century, Phylloxera bugs infected vineyards across Europe but a solution was found, and viticulture adapted and continued.
—Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
The singer admitted that he bugs Brown and his son for constant updates on the baby girl.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Which bugs bite on the NC coast?
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
On average, the matador bugs increased their waving behavior seven times more in the presence of the predatory mantids.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Fort Worth bed bugs The B-plot of Episode 7 has Peggy setting up a Little Free Library in her front yard in an effort to build community.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bugs
Noun
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Remove any canes that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any suckers that have formed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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The same applies to suckers that a young tree may develop; they can be removed at any time.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the American Mosquito Control Association, mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also a public health concern, capable of carrying diseases like West Nile virus.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The process of pruning involves removing dead, diseased, damaged, or crossing branches that can attract pests and be an entryway for diseases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Parents know these woke lunatics are bullies.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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There were these lunatics in the car.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ask yourself what annoys you specifically about that behavior, Davis says.—
NPR,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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There are days when my running annoys my wife, my children, or my colleagues.—
Nicholas Thompson,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What about him specifically bothers you especially in terms of poisoning the youth?—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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Really, the accuracy is the one thing that bothers me with him.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Best Playful Design Pup lovers will swoon over this white ceramic dachshund menorah by Jonathan Adler, which is finished with a soft satin matte glaze.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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Frosted Fraser Fir Artificial Lit Christmas Tree Flocked trees are a major trend and a must-have for some decor lovers, and this one is thoroughly frosted.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That’s different that the crisis caused when formula produced by Abbott was linked to infant deaths and illnesses in 2022.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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For less severe illnesses, people will usually recover with rest and hydration.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Haunted Trail takes visitors outdoors through a path with dense fog and several haunting installations with zombies, a ghoul bus, a graveyard filled with ghosts, chainsaw maniacs and more.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Bugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bugs. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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