niggle (out)

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Verb
  • The United States has stinted its aid until now, but Ukraine itself and its European allies are filling the gaps.
    Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The spot doesn’t stint on the crazy stunts that have become the franchise’s signature.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • While Walter always pinched pennies, Bessie’s generosity was legendary, especially with the people who worked there.
    Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The non-drying, see-through patches are packed with hydrocolloids to draw out gunk from your blemishes and keep you from picking, pinching, and making every aspect of your breakout 100 times worse.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In most fields workers are prone to deny a problem and even pretend to enjoy the abuse.
    James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The Idaho Senate this week approved a joint resolution to deny voters the authority to legalize cannabis through a statewide ballot initiative.
    A.J. Herrington, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to seize more territory in Gaza if Hamas continues to refuse to release the hostages.
    Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • However, as more businesses standardize their policies, the number of remote-friendly companies will shrink, leaving fewer options for workers who refuse to return.
    Jason Wingard, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Gaga rejects a string of Latin suitors — Alejandro, Fernando, Roberto — via melodies that evoke ABBA and Madonna, over a thumping beat, like Ace of Base gone EDM.
    Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The Florida Supreme Court and a federal appeals court each rejected appeals to delay James' execution.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Niggle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niggle%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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