1
as in pest
one who is obnoxiously annoying
the new neighbor is threatening to become a nuisance, dropping in on us several times a day
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2
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
folding up this map correctly is such a nuisance
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Recent Examples of nuisance
That means that for years, garbage trucks had to back down this dead end to make pickups -- a regular, noisy nuisance.
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Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
Just be sure to set the volume loud enough to be heard outside the home, but not become a nuisance.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
When your neighbor’s branches and roots come onto your property and cause damage, California law states that the tree can be considered a nuisance.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2025
An American Werewolf in London' (1981) American dudes backpacking in England get attacked by a werewolf, one of them becomes a beastly nuisance on the full moon, and things get bloody freaky in old London Town.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
Just be sure to set the volume loud enough to be heard outside the home, but not become a nuisance.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
When your neighbor’s branches and roots come onto your property and cause damage, California law states that the tree can be considered a nuisance.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2025
An American Werewolf in London' (1981) American dudes backpacking in England get attacked by a werewolf, one of them becomes a beastly nuisance on the full moon, and things get bloody freaky in old London Town.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisance
Noun
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After a few years of decreasing infection, the pests rarely trouble citrus trees.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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Wasps are beneficial as pollinators and pest controls, but a nest near your house can cause problems.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The variant has similar symptoms to other strains, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or a runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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These included headaches, hand pain, forearm pain, nerve damage in his left elbow, fatigue, decreased stamina and erectile dysfunction, according to the lawsuit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Some of those annoyances include busier streets, increased housing prices and tourist traffic.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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But investors’ annoyance over his answers pointed to Walgreens’ much deeper problems.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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The injunctions have been a thorn in the side of administrations from both parties, with aggrieved parties often filing in specific, favorable courts that would then issue nationwide stays on presidential orders.—
Peter Aitken
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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For nearly half a century, Iran has been a thorn in the side of the world, killing and maiming American soldiers, butchering Israeli citizens, threatening its neighbors and fostering terror around the world.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2025
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At one point, Mendoza recalled seeing the police push the protesters away from her storefront and deploying chemical irritants.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 June 2025
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Protests earlier this week in Austin and Dallas led to brief clashes with police who used chemical irritants to disperse the crowds.—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
Noun
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But the teases of a face turn in Riyadh may prevent that from happening.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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And while the rest of the clip teases other NYC-centric stories, the doc will also explore how hip-hop ultimately went global.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
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The briefings were initially planned for earlier in the week but were postponed, to the frustration of the delegation.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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And after Thursday's loss to the Astros, Kepler vented some frustrations about that managerial decision.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Indeed, the dog didn't seem to have any problems moving with the crate around him, even managing to change direction without bother.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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Freedom From Wires Because of its portability design and rechargeable battery, the Kilburn III can be carried around the home without the bother of wires and power bricks.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Nuisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisance. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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