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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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The velocity of misinformation isn’t just a nuisance.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Eating flaxseed might even ease menopausal symptoms, which—among its many other nuisances—can often include GI issues.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Ash Lazarus Orr, a spokesperson for Advocates for Trans Equality, said the language of Mr. Trump's executive orders bore similarities to orders and legislation coming out of state capitals.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Moto Morini The new parallel-twin engine features the same bore size as the 650, at 83 mm, while the stroke has increased from 60 to 64 mm.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fact, the belief that Trump regards ethics as little more an annoyance might actually prop up the value of his crypto ventures.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Now many of Musk’s governmental annoyances are melting away.—
Matthew Purdy,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Ordinarily, announcement of a mayoral task force or working group formed elicits yawns.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Jenna Bush Hager Says Daughter Mila Got 'Overwhelmed' by Secret Service Spending Time with First Lady Laura Bush Guthrie's carousel also featured a picture of the girls at the end of the party, posing on a red truck while Mila feigned a yawn.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Author and showrunner Jenny Han teases that season 3 will deviate from the storyline in her book series.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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That tease comes on the heels of wrapping up her Celebration Tour last May, grossing nearly $230 million, her sixth to gross more than $100 million since 2001.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Nudnik.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nudnik. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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