gnawers

plural of gnawer
as in annoyers
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
  • Decades ago, marshes were considered nuisances, soggy flats to be drained, dried, and made waterproof with liberal coatings of asphalt.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Conversely, improper storage can lead to irreversible damage from moisture, pests, or accidents.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.
    Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • One of my long-standing annoyances with macOS was the lack of control over the menu bar.
    Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Minor annoyances suddenly widen into a chasm neither can cross.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Gnawers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnawers. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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