as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
like a dog who won't let go of a bone, that gnawer in the backseat wouldn't quit mentioning that I had made a wrong turn and gotten us lost
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Noun
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For long, chip designers have viewed moving ions as a nuisance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026 -
The lawsuit asks the Ingham County Circuit Court to declare Kalshi's internet sports betting operation a common law nuisance and to issue a permanent injunction and order of abatement enjoining and restraining Kalshi from engaging in or advertising its internet sports betting operation in Michigan.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even little annoyances take away from our ability to enjoy what life has to offer.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Motion Lights Motion lights are another common annoyance for neighbors.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This pest fly originated in Europe and was first recorded in our region in 2015.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with these beetles is that the feeding pests cause the affected plant to produce a volatile aromatic scent, which quickly attracts other beetles to the feast.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As for which Bridgerton sibling takes the spotlight next, Brownell offered a tease.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
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Cue the footage of skaters and BMXers pulling off tricks, fencers lunging forward, a Paralympic athlete sprinting on blades, as well as a tease of some of the new events slated for LA 28, including flag football.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Gnawer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnawer. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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