niggle (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niggle (out)
Verb
  • McArthur launched on the same spacecraft just under a year later for her crew rotation stint aboard the ISS.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Her address to delegates did not stint on contempt for Trump’s opponent, Hillary Clinton.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Then Shelton’s shoulder pinched.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • For storage, pinch the flower heads off the plants and gently rub them to dislodge the seeds.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • All three Cabinet members denied wrongdoing.
    Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Judge Gary Arnold denied the motion Thursday morning.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Anisimova dialed in, desperately refusing to give Osaka any openings.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Several world leaders have already rejected the plan and insisted that the only solution is the creation of a Palestinian state once Hamas hands over the hostages and a new Palestinian government takes over.
    Michele Chabin, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Shi seemed confident that Strand Larsen, who was keen to join Newcastle United before the deadline, will knuckle down despite Wolves rejecting two bids.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Niggle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niggle%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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