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nagging

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verb

present participle of nag
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Recent Examples of nagging
Adjective
Fellow lefty Kyle Harrison was a candidate to make his Red Sox debut Wednesday, but a nagging ankle issue for the big-league club to opt for a bullpen game. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 The Chicago Sky's next game is Friday against the Indiana Fever, which will now feature neither Reese nor Caitlin Clark, who continues to treat a nagging groin injury. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025 More Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Hill missed time during training camp with a nagging injury, a time when reps are of the utmost importance to regain the trust of his quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Tom Murphy, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nagging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nagging
Adjective
  • Fortunately, there are straightforward ways to reduce your chances of being confronted with violent or disturbing videos.
    Annie Margaret, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Celebrating the assassination of a 31 year old father of two young kids is disturbing; that teachers would be among those who do so is completely unacceptable.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In late August, nine Republican House lawmakers sent a letter urging the DOJ to halt a cannabis rescheduling proposal.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Nevertheless, meteorologists are urging people to remain alert, as sea temperatures remain high and storms can still form well into October and even November.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In my experience as an outfitter, Altra has always been my go-to suggestion whenever a customer walks in complaining about foot problems.
    Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Miami is awful, and everyone should’ve known it the minute their players were complaining that their joint practice with the Bears was too tough.
    Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This may be subtle but often unsettling in nature.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • For a story that could be this dark, what a gift to be able to recount some of these things, but with a tone that doesn’t need to be wildly investigative and uncomfortable and unsettling.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Set of 4 6-Ounce Ramekins This four-piece stoneware ramekin set is just begging to be added to your fall tablescape—and don’t forget about it when Thanksgiving rolls around either.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Your sleep paralysis demon is begging you to read Herculine.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Cherry breaks a Champagne flute on her own head and runs out of the gallery, screaming that Laura attacked her.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Danielle recounted hearing screaming and people running in the chaotic aftermath of the shooting.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Either way, a wrist injury would help explain the rather troubling start for Thomas, who was profiled to be one of the best wide receivers in all of football coming into the 2025 season.
    Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Regardless of which direction the program goes at Head Coach, or if Iamaleava will stay for his junior season, the fact that UCLA is already looking towards next year in Week 3 is troubling enough.
    Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lead with Gratitude and Grace Calling out someone for bothering you is always tricky.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • That appeared to be a distraction at times to Anisimova, who motioned to her team in the stands that something was bothering her during ball tosses for serves.
    Howard Fendrich, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025

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