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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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In May, Social Circle filed a lawsuit against DHS, arguing the agency violated federal environmental review requirements and Georgia public nuisance law while pursuing the project.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Blanca Quinonez knows only one way to play, with full- bore, hit-the-floor intensity.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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If your surroundings have become a bore, switch them up as Venus and Uranus harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Keep your eyes peeled for these pesky pests buzzing around your yard.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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No matter how clean the room looks, the floor is a high-traffic highway for pests.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Louis stole the show again at the coronation of his grandfather, King Charles III, in May 2023, letting out a long yawn amid the two-hour service.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Markets, for the most part, greeted them with a yawn.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The Warriors don’t need a teenager who needs a map to find the weight room — some long-term project who turns tantalization into annoyance — just add time.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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SpongeBob and his best friend Patrick show care and loyalty to each other, as well as conflict, annoyance, and repair.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
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For shoppers comparing options, the cheaper menu items at the same studios include standard IV drips and Restore’s $79 NAD+ bundle.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Truly excellent drip coffee makers for the multiple mugs a day crowd from Technivorm, coffee grinders from Oxo, and travel cups from Zojirushi.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
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“Nudnik.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nudnik. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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