as in complains
to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant
you know it drives me crazy when you niggle like that
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as in quibbles
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as in anxieties
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niggles
Verb
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And also on Untucked… • Discord complains about Nini being in the top basically all episode, while other queens like Jane try to kindly not get down in the mud with her.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2026 -
Trump complains often that both rooms are too small.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The fact that Arkansas legislators raised objections to the appointment is immaterial.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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The deal was delayed pending an investigation by the EU’s executive branch that kicked off last summer and resulted in objections to the merger from the Commission made public last November.—
Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Epstein used to caution the media about the risks of signing free agents past age 30 to long-term deals, but Hoyer had no qualms giving the 31-year-old Bregman five years and a coveted no-trade clause.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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But if Venezuela, after inevitable turmoil in the near term, thrives, perhaps even helping to spread regional prosperity and security, those qualms won’t matter.—
Andreas Kluth,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Shannon moans right about the time Jenn walks out to see what the commotion is all about.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
10 Oct. 2025
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Summit speakers explored the current landscape of business and industry across health care, child care, education, manufacturing and development sectors, by discussing trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s economy.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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But the company faces significant legal challenges from state and local authorities as well as environmental groups.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The human therapist can observe how the AI persona therapist handles client questions and concerns.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Moehlig added that her members, and members of the nationwide coalition that is pushing back against limits on gender-affirming care with lawsuits, believe that concerns over referrals to the Department of Justice are overblown.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So your first indication of problems can be a client who nitpicks every job, forcing you to return to re-trim the 2-inch patch of sod that the client claims wasn’t properly manicured.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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But Brian constantly nitpicks her purchases.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
7 Aug. 2025
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While driving to the California protests, Vandenberg — who lives out of his car but was temporarily staying at an El Paso hotel — stopped at the travel center on Interstate 10, and purchased six large mortar fireworks and 72 M-150 firecrackers, prosecutors said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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And Good’s death has promoted protests across the nation — including in Los Angeles, Pasadena and Long Beach.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Niggles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niggles. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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