as in disturbing
causing worry or anxiety
I have this nagging feeling that something will still go wrong
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as in urging
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
she kept nagging him to fix the furnace before the weather got any colder
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as in complaining
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
if all you can do is nag, then you are of no use to this organization at all
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Recent Examples of nagging
Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
But a nagging issue has been the connection to clinician guidance when a smartwatch or ring raises the alarm.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 9 June 2026
Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Marsh declined to offer specifics regarding the lower body injuries nagging Stevens and Westbeld, neither of whom participated in scrimmaging during the final half-hour of training camp made available to the media.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
When Liverpool, England, debuted new Stadler trains in 2023, the fleet had nagging issues, such as windshield wipers failing to work and doors opening on the wrong side of the train.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
But a nagging issue has been the connection to clinician guidance when a smartwatch or ring raises the alarm.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 9 June 2026
Verb
Realmuto has dealt with nagging back and foot injuries this season.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Marsh declined to offer specifics regarding the lower body injuries nagging Stevens and Westbeld, neither of whom participated in scrimmaging during the final half-hour of training camp made available to the media.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nagging
Adjective
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There’s another, more disturbing chapter in the book about Jack Webb, the star of Dragnet.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Chestnut said the most disturbing part is that scammers were trying to take advantage of families in a vulnerable moment.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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After Ikeda’s California Country Market was nominated for the contest, Ikeda campaigned relentlessly to drum up support, urging fans and customers to cast daily votes.—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Fire officials are urging residents to take precautions.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The amplifying of complaining subcontractors, always easy to find.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Even when those withdrawals are planned, seeing balances decrease can feel unsettling.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Could Kadri, given the unsettling aspects of a trade and the finger injury, find a bump in play next year?—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Stuffed with a bacon-cream cheese filling, these poppers are begging to make an appearance this Fourth of July.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Setting the factory ablaze and escaping, Naim pauses for a minute when the Ryan-like monster appears at a window, begging to be released and claiming to be the human-being.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The cells are basically screaming ‘Hey, our DNA is getting cooked here,’ and that stimulates the pigment cell.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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Police said officers were dispatched after a caller reported hearing a woman screaming inside an apartment.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Questions of value are difficult to answer with the VLE for a few reasons, the most troubling being that Mercedes-Benz hasn’t committed to a price for the thing yet.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Other Republicans are more skeptical, a troubling sign for a president who prides himself on his business acumen.—
Linley Sanders,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Instead, the reviews were largely muted, with analysts not bothering to adjust their revenue estimates for 2027 or 2028, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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That appears to be bothering people, as the broadcast noted some pointed conversations among the Spanish team during the hydration break.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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“Nagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nagging. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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