niggles 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of niggle

niggles

2 of 2

noun

plural of niggle, chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for niggles
Verb
  • Roman complains about pain in his feet, and Dennis offers him a foot massage.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Next morning at breakfast Amby complains grandly of his soreness.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The landowners' objections do not bar TVA's authorization to access the properties pursuant to the court’s orders, nor does authorization hinge on further activity in the lawsuits.
    Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • All states allow medical vaccine exemptions and most states already have exemption policies in place for people with strong religious objections, in an effort to balance the need for public health with the ideal of individual freedom of choice.
    Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And despite Paris’ qualms with the film, Michael does otherwise have the backing of the Jackson estate.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone had no qualms about his shortstop costing his club a base runner.
    Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Funding challenges often hamper business growth and expansion.
    La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • His challenges intensify this week at home against USC.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Monday's trade raises concerns about the health of rookie Will Shipley, who had three carries for 26 yards against the Cowboys before leaving in the second half with a rib injury.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Whistleblower allegations and production quality concerns have dogged the company, but Grant noted that Boeing has introduced improvements that airlines are beginning to see firsthand.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But Brian constantly nitpicks her purchases.
    Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The mass protests started in response to the ban—which was lifted on Tuesday, September 9—but have since broadened into an expression of dissatisfaction with the country's political leadership and alleged corruption.
    Robert Birsel Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Even after the government's social media restrictions were rolled back, the protests continued on Tuesday in Kathmandu, the capital, were protestors were reportedly setting homes of political leaders on fire.
    Rajeev Tyagi, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Residents of the Nurgal district of Kunar have left their homes to live in tents, on the surrounding high land near a river, or in the open, for fear of more tremors.
    Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, leading to tremors, stiffness, slow gait, balance issues and other symptoms.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Niggles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niggles. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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