as in horses
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
a poor farmer who could only afford one old nag
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as in urges
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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2
as in complains
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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Noun
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First responders will also be well represented at the event with Sheriff’s patrol cars, Mounted Patrol horses and fire trucks in the parking lot of the Hamburger Factory Restaurant.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025 -
At the time, the remaining horses retired and were sent to live in Florida.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Experience urges two measures of caution for every one of hope.—
Nick Danby,
National Review,
20 Dec. 2024
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Morrison’s commentary urges us to realize that liberation from white supremacist, patriarchal constructs isn’t possible through enrollment in yet another white supremacist, patriarchal construct.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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McKeever is seen whipping the exhausted horse and pulling on its reins, declining to give him water.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The sights included fenced peacocks, pheasants, geese (some bite, they were cautioned), chickens, and, in a massive stable made of local stone, miniature Sicilian donkeys and Friesian horses.—
Bob Morris,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Verb
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This drop begs the question, does Skechers still provide quality risk/reward?—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The low-slung wood frame just begs to be lounged upon, while the white water-resistant cushions add a clean finish.—
Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Nags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nags. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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