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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Resurging opposition to fluoridation — the practice of adding fluoride to public water systems at safe levels to prevent tooth decay — has been a nuisance for dentists, researchers and public health experts.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2025 -
How to get rid of gnats Generally, gnats are more of a nuisance than an actual threat to humans.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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When Murderbot finally starts voicing its annoyance to Mensah and the team, the series gets a lot more entertaining.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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There will be tension within and between the couples; some of their annoyance may in turn annoy the viewer.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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This perennial prairie native thrives in poor soil and summer heat, tolerating drought, deer, and pests.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Corteva supplies farmers with products for pest and disease control, as well as seeds, livestock feed and nutrient maximizers, which help stabilize nitrogen levels in the soil.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Sports rights will connect streaming with traditional media, with teases of NFL games expected throughout the upfront ahead of the league’s official 2025 schedule unveiling.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 May 2025
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The indie band, led by Jenny Lewis, took the late-night show stage for an intimate performance that focused on the music rather than dramatic production, offering a tease of their current tour.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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“Gnawer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnawer. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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