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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Verb
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The narrator in Pseudo-Quintilian’s fiction complains of the unfairness of the bout.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026 -
For example, when Jehosheba complains that her Martha slacks off when her dad is out of town, Daisy infers that the Commander made a visit to the Colonies.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lisa and Daniel Bohm will elaborate on their arguments by April 20, when they’re expected to file preliminary objections to the complaint and, a few days later, a response to their son’s motion for a preliminary injunction.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon will engage in peace talks despite Hezbollah’s objections.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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Who cares that Swiftest of Lizards seems to have zero qualms about leaving his mother to go live with the man standing there with his wife and baby?—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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First-time Saturday Night Live host Colman Domingo has some qualms about what’s being pitched for his debut on the NBC show this weekend.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Freight House building creaks and moans underfoot, and passing trains produce little more than a subtle hum.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Back in the car, Albert moans and groans while Billie shrieks in panic.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As Cook exits, Apple faces numerous challenges, including an intricate supply chain that's complicated by geopolitical tensions and soaring prices for memory due to unprecedented demand from the AI buildout.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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But while floating around might sound fun, even simple tasks like holding an object can post unique challenges.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The best chance for inserting changes likely is the House, where a large number of lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Farmington, neighbors are suing over environmental concerns.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 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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Her supporters, including Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison, a family friend, decried her alleged detainment, and her story sparked outcry and protests.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The protests appear highly organized, suggesting the involvement of more powerful actors behind the scenes, said Julia Urrunaga, Peru program director at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Niggles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niggles. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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