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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This approval was granted despite objections from more than 30 consumer advocacy groups that warned the system lacked proper safety testing.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The filmmaker’s claim of innocence became a cause célèbre in Italy, leading to diplomatic pressure to transfer him, despite fierce objections by the Miami-Dade state prosecutors who convicted him.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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As for the stigma that may come with having used a weight-loss drug, Gaffigan has no qualms about it.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 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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Advocates have been at odds with the city for years over the state of their beloved shelter, prompting an audit that confirmed the validity of many of their concerns about mismanagement, operating over capacity and inadequate care.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Judge Shawn Pearson granted a request from Wanta to set unconditional bail at $1 million based on public safety concerns and flight risk.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But Brian constantly nitpicks her purchases.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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 14 Jan. 2026.
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