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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miffing
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Weird; annoying even – but the floaters did not seem urgent.
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My biggest concern about adding a tracking device around Mya’s neck was annoying her or creating disruption.
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But for those who just want to grab a bite or see a movie at the IMAX theater, the security protocol is an additional — possibly irritating — barrier.
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The active ingredients in the formula include niacinamide, adenosine, and allantoin, which work together to brighten dark circles, smooth fine lines, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles without irritating sensitive skin.
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On direct appeal, the Florida Supreme Court vacated the death sentence and remanded the case for reconsideration over the trial court's handling of aggravating and mitigating factors in the case.
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Their drama is already stale, and between Nathan’s touchiness and Joe’s mistreatment of women, their fight over who is a better guy, a better seaman, a better worker, a better boyfriend is disengaging at best and aggravating at worst.
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These loud parties can devolve into violence, exasperating community leaders and the police.
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Certain statutes explicitly appeal to what’s reasonable—exasperating those who find the standard hopelessly indeterminate.
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Because the 59-year-old MAGA actor has stumbled into a debate that’s been vexing DC fans for more than six decades.
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Why then, when discussing body image after weight changes, is our culture reaching for the language of vexing apparitions and death?
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Qatari midfielder Assim Madibo was sent off for the offending tackle and appeared distraught before he was ejected.
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What started as a fun way to get into the tournament spirit took an unexpected turn when they were served with legal papers from FIFA’s lawyers last Friday and ordered to cease and desist trading in the offending apparatus.
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This version is battery-powered, meaning no more huffing and puffing!
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Lee began huffing gasoline at seven years old, court documents stated.
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Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.
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Experts don’t fully agree on how helpful a low-histamine diet—which limits histamine-provoking foods—is for systemic mastocytosis.
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“Miffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miffing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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