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
As a bonus, these plants are generally deer resistant, which may keep these nuisances from crossing over the garden border.
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Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Most homeowners are surprised to learn the buzzing nuisance ruining their evenings probably started life just steps from the back door.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Previous modernization efforts The airport has previously suffered from a host of issues that have proved nuisances for travelers, including green liquid falling from the ceiling and broken escalators.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Mischief carries a penalty of up to two years in prison or a fine, or both, while public nuisance is less severe with up to three months in prison or a fine, or both.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Most homeowners are surprised to learn the buzzing nuisance ruining their evenings probably started life just steps from the back door.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Previous modernization efforts The airport has previously suffered from a host of issues that have proved nuisances for travelers, including green liquid falling from the ceiling and broken escalators.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Mischief carries a penalty of up to two years in prison or a fine, or both, while public nuisance is less severe with up to three months in prison or a fine, or both.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisance
Noun
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Compile receipts and expense notes Probably a major annoyance is uploading your receipts for reimbursement, but Dispatch handled that quickly.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite the annoyances, the smile is genuine.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Magic Mountain removed Revolution’s simple lap bars in 1992 and installed over-the-shoulder restraints — resulting in head-banging headaches for dismayed riders and making the coaster painfully unrideable.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Some people dealing with the infection, called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), can have headaches, dizziness, chills and stomach problems.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
Noun
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When planted close together, these species may attract pests, spread disease, or compete with your fruit trees for essential nutrients.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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By then, the county had a more inviting name, Orange, a nod to its top crop rather than a persistent pest.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Naz Reid, the Wolves’ 6-9 backup center, has been a thorn in the Spurs’ side for several seasons.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
3 May 2026
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Collins has long been a thorn in the side of Democrats as well.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Caffeine, alcohol and certain acidic or spicy foods can act as bladder irritants for some people.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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Eyssimont made a name for himself with the Tampa Bay Lightning as being an irritant.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The ending with Raiden and the others is all fans get in terms of a tease for a sequel.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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So that tease at the end has seeds for acres and acres of stories.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Most fans understand that the need for more professional-caliber resources wasn’t going to be met under Mohegan Tribe ownership, but there is deep frustration over the Sun’s relocation out of New England.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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But for the residents and business-owners, the possibility of another set of G train outage evoked frustration after two years of service suspensions while crews worked to upgrade the signaling system on the Crosstown Line.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bathen says the gruesome details aren't a bother to some.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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From the Japanese point of view, leaving rubbish piled up in a stadium would be a bother to others.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Nuisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisance. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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