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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There has been a consistent pattern with Florida football where a group of Gators fans complains about the current head coach, sportswriters mock them for having unrealistic expectations, and then those fans turn out to be totally correct.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Roman complains about pain in his feet, and Dennis offers him a foot massage.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Skilled marketers must proactively address customer objections in their content to win sales.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, all states allow medical vaccine exemptions, and most states have exemption policies in place for people with strong religious objections in an effort to balance the need for public health with freedom of choice.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Daniel has a special way of gathering folks who hold no qualms with showcasing their talent; so to see the historic dance company in this part of the city was such a distinct moment.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are those that express qualms about handing over AGI to the UN.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beyond this, the risks to personal and business privacy posed by the unpredictable way chatbots store and handle our data are challenges that wider society will need to address.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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One of the main challenges facing the economy is the strained relationship between Beijing and Washington as disputes over technology and geopolitics mount.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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But Brian constantly nitpicks her purchases.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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The quake hit at a depth of about 7 miles and was centered roughly 40 miles southeast of Athens, where tremors were felt but no immediate damage or injuries were reported.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Daniel now lives with essential tremors, a condition that causes involuntary shaking of the head and hands.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Niggles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niggles. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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