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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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Weaver, the California waterfowl coordinator, said others were likely brought in the past few years to chase away Canada geese that have increasingly become a nuisance at parks and golf courses.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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The presence of drones has caused alarm in communities—and the buzzing noise has sometimes become a nuisance.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But come summer, when tomatoes are at their sweetest and heaviest, ready to burst just from the bore of your gaze at the farmers market, there is no need to complicate things.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 July 2025
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Her T-shirt bore Ozzy Osbourne’s name, a tribute to the Black Sabbath singer, whose death was announced earlier Tuesday.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 July 2025
Noun
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But 20 near the ware washing area crosses the line from annoyance to swarm.—
David J. Neal
August 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Add in some more baffling decisions on top of that, and what should have been an easy layup is yet again another series of annoyances.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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For instance, a yawn in a canine often signals stress, not tiredness, and lip-licking can indicate anxiety.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Actors know all too well that every word can elicit a standing ovation… or a yawn.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The emotional reunion is the culmination of months of storyline teases.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Hours before his part was announced, the musician shared a tease of the news in an Instagram Story video.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Nudnik.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nudnik. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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