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also nudnick
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as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
dreads family gatherings, as that nudnik of a brother-in-law is always sure to be there
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Recent Examples of nudnik
The Word Mavens, are the authors of a new book, The Whole Spiel: Funny essays about digital nudniks, seder selfies and chicken soup memories. Connect with them at www.thewordmavens.com.
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Philly.com, 13 Sep. 2017
Philly.com, 13 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nudnik
Noun
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Plaskolite was cited for causing a public nuisance, according to AQMD documents.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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When to See a Doctor For the vast majority of new parents, dry skin is a temporary, frustrating nuisance that resolves as your hormones stabilize and your body adjusts to its new rhythm.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
Noun
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They were worn down mile by mile, cold by cold, delay by delay until the army that existed at the end bore no resemblance to the one that had set out.—
Darshak Sanghavi,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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But Lerner & Loewe bore twin messages with this show, one being about the power of sacrifice and the other being a pure testament to true love.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The pest poses a risk to livestock, wildlife, pets and, in uncommon cases, people.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Maple also follows the Healthy Schools Act, ensuring safe and transparent pest management practices.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Markets, for the most part, greeted them with a yawn.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Dogs may lick their lips, yawn, stiffen or turn away.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As a surprise, rather than ditching the electrically adjustable climate vent fan direction, which probably costs and weighs more than simple physical sliders, the R2 sticks with the same system as the R1—legitimately an annoyance and one that borders on dangerous.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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Being in the same room can make issues worse, with choosing what to watch on television and snoring being the biggest annoyances.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Guests and a small community of local members enter a subterranean sanctuary of saunas, steam rooms, rain showers, a hydrotherapy pool, and serene treatment suites offering everything from exosome facials and pelvic-floor toning therapy to detox IV drips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Reginald described the experience of being Black in the military as akin to being in a pool that’s filling up slowly, drip by drip.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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“Nudnik.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nudnik. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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