Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miffing
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A lot of noise around the Chiefs The Chiefs have become a mainstay in NFL discourse by winning three Super Bowls in the Mahomes era, and annoying an endless list of fan bases with their ability to overcome the odds and rally for a late win at an unprecedented rate.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025 -
The Sounders’ defenders swarmed Messi from the first minute, and midfielder Obed Vargas was particularly physical, annoying the Argentine icon time and again.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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Always dilute apple cider vinegar with water and drink through a straw to avoid damaging tooth enamel and irritating the esophagus.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Her aging stepfather knocks heads with her flawed and irritating ex-husband, who also moves into the home.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
28 Sep. 2025
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Jones was limited throughout practice last week after aggravating a preseason knee injury in the Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Rickey Pearsall had four catches for 46 yards before leaving the game after aggravating a knee injury.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sluggish consumption, a manufacturing glut and prolonged woes in the country’s vast property sector are among the main challenges now vexing Beijing policymakers and businesses.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Take time to dig out vexing taproots, such as those of dandelions and mulberry seedlings.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Is the streamer afraid of offending hate groups by depicting them as hateful and/or groups?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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In New Zealand, murder carries a mandatory life sentence and judges are required to set a prison term of at least 10 years before the offending person can apply for parole, according to the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the weekend, McIlroy and other European players sparred with fans, provoking the Irish golfer in at least one instance to yell back at the crowd, while others flashed middle fingers in response to the jeers.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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There was the invasion, the election deniers, and a leader provoking his audience to do something.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
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In March, a bloc of centrist lawmakers broke ranks to advance a Republican spending bill without concessions, infuriating progressive groups that accused party leaders of capitulation.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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My astrologer’s eyes twinkled with infuriating delight.—
Jessie Rosen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Border security and enforcement efforts remain strict, and crossing the border without authorization remains a crime.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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And how many more players around the league will suddenly be crossing the previously exclusive eight-digit threshold?—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Miffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miffing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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