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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dunning
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My biggest concern about adding a tracking device around Mya’s neck was annoying her or creating disruption.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2026 -
Sometimes, rage bait can be relatively harmless – a recipe that contains disgusting food combinations or someone annoying their pet, partner or sibling.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
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Eventually, Bournemouth were so sick of Sadiki’s hassling that substitute Lewis Cook jutted an elbow at him.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Dec. 2025
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Rumor has it that Steve Spurrier could be the favorite, which would be hilarious given Spurrier's history of tormenting the Vols.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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But the man hung himself, most likely due to Duncan tormenting him relentlessly like a jock pranking a nerd in an ‘80s campus comedy.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2026
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Instead of worrying about parking lots, navigating traffic detours, or designating a driver, passengers can simply board the train and enjoy the ride alongside other fans headed to the same destination.—
JP Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Make your time your priority instead of wasting time worrying about what other individuals are doing or thinking.—
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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These loud parties can devolve into violence, exasperating community leaders and the police.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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Certain statutes explicitly appeal to what’s reasonable—exasperating those who find the standard hopelessly indeterminate.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The House Democratic campaign arm’s endorsements in two competitive primaries are aggravating some in the party who see favoritism at work.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
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Prosecutors cited Hunter’s past homicide convictions as aggravating factors to persuade the jury to recommend his execution.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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Plus, having a doctor know what to supervise and adjust for irritation is an important part of getting adjusted to the sometimes-irritating ingredient.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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This is, at the very least, irritating.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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When the beetle takes flight, the woman, who is busy unpacking, doesn’t realize for a moment that there’s something out of place about that rasping ruckus, that foreign hum.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thrips have rasping, sucking mouthparts.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Dunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunning. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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