as in nagging
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
my doctor henpecked me into adopting a healthier lifestyle
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The Minnesota Wild players are not playing hockey right now and still have a what-if nagging at them about injuries.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026 -
My occupations have given me a happy, humble, quiet life, but always nagging in the back of my mind has been a case of impostor syndrome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The Thunder have no weak links defensively and have several guys capable of hounding Jalen Brunson and disrupting Karl-Anthony Towns’ flow.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The searches add to a growing list of legal cases that are hounding Spain's Socialists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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In a story this complicated, where everyone from a little girl to a grown man from Boston is begging for their humanity, even Howard Stevens deserves some, too.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Small steps were made, but dissatisfaction set in towards the end — and a golden chance went begging.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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No bins or baskets, just raw-dogging it up there (for lack of a better phrase).—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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But its relative youth and iconic mascot have not shielded the brand from many of the same issues dogging the company’s older brands, such as Maxwell House and Philadelphia.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Bahrain’s interior ministry also sounded warning sirens urging residents to seek shelter.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The league also sent a letter to Jordan signed by 21 members of Congress urging caution with any changes to the broadcasting law.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Russia is needling Ukraine’s European allies with asymmetrical warfare – sabotage and cyberattacks – to perhaps provoke a wider conflict while imposing costs.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The woman needling the Cubs, hands at her head, was the daughter of the Braves coach.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Brunson turned on the boosters in the second half, attacking the Spurs' defense and showing little sign that his knee was bothering him.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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If certain smells or experiences are bothering you, here are some other tips for managing postpartum odor and sweat.—
Dory Zayas,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Unlike during Warsh’s first stint at the Fed, the current president has been badgering the central bank for rate cuts.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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The coding craze spread quickly, from parents badgering their kids to drop the English major and opt for a STEM degree—and former President Barack Obama even urged people to learn to code.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Henpecking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henpecking. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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