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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Plaskolite was cited for causing a public nuisance, according to AQMD documents.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026 -
When to See a Doctor For the vast majority of new parents, dry skin is a temporary, frustrating nuisance that resolves as your hormones stabilize and your body adjusts to its new rhythm.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
Noun
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There is boredom, and annoyance with this passive, oblivious little girl.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Cepeda had previously avoided being roped into a public debate, much to the annoyance of his rivals.—
Catherine Ellis,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Noun
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This can stunt growth, impede the roots' ability to absorb water, cause leaf rot, and attract pests.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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An inspector will come to check the plants for pests.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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This high-profile appearance is widely interpreted as an intentional product tease by Apple, leveraging Yamal's global reach to generate significant buzz.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Asus has also chimed in on Nvidia's tweet in another possible tease.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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“Gnawer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnawer. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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