1
as in annoyance
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
Two days later, legislators took up the Public Nuisance Reform Act, which proposes narrowing the definition of what could be considered a nuisance.
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Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 7 Apr. 2026
The site fell into neglect and became a blighted public nuisance.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The company could face even more penalties in a second phase of the trial set to start in May, over whether Meta created a public nuisance.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Singer Vanessa Carlton and her husband, John McCauley, took the business property owners next door to court a year-and-a-half ago, claiming the noise coming from there was a nuisance.
—Wjar Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
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Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 7 Apr. 2026
The site fell into neglect and became a blighted public nuisance.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The company could face even more penalties in a second phase of the trial set to start in May, over whether Meta created a public nuisance.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Singer Vanessa Carlton and her husband, John McCauley, took the business property owners next door to court a year-and-a-half ago, claiming the noise coming from there was a nuisance.
—Wjar Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisance
Noun
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The go-to resource for mapping out those periods is the app EskomSePush (the name of which is a cheeky double entendre in Afrikkans, betraying the public annoyance).—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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But the dense plotting, frenetic pace, and skilled cast go a long way toward alleviating the annoyance for those who notice it.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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But after developing a headache that lasted for several months, a friend convinced her to visit the emergency room.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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This can create headaches for physicians and other providers.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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These companion plants for garlic—including vegetables, flowers, and herbs—can increase your yield and naturally deter pests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mealybugs are another pest succulent owners have to deal with.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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The veteran forward has long been a thorn in their side, and has a long history of trying to injure Warriors, and succeeding at it.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Historically, West Palm Beach’s Keiser University has been a thorn in STU’s side as the Seahawks are 8-0 all-time against the Bobcats.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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This can be done through blood and skin tests, so people know whether to avoid allergies or irritants.—
Matt Fuchs,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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Natural solutions like baking soda mixed with essential oils or a light vinegar spray for odors and stains are gentler alternatives that avoid introducing new irritants into your sleep environment.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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These teases run counter to the messaging Grande has been putting out since last year about not doing another album anytime soon.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2026
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As Shrinking season three comes to a close, the cast and creatives behind the hit Apple TV comedy united at PaleyFest LA to celebrate the finale and give a tease as to what’s coming next.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Precision now saves you from rework and frustration later.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Towns raised his hands — calling for the ball — then dropped them in frustration.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But faced with enough bother, the dial can turn all the way to Level Six, and an unrestrained force of nature is unleashed.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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China holds Tibet without noticeable bother, commits crimes against its Uyghur Muslim minority with impunity, launches acts of aggression against its neighbors in the South China Sea, and growls off any court or tribunal that looks askance—which few do.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Nuisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisance. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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