NUISANCES Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

nuisances

noun

plural of nuisance

as in pests

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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as in headaches

something that is a source of irritation folding up this map correctly is such a nuisance

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Recent Examples of nuisances If data centers eventually are included, for example, neighbors could take a hit due to impacts on electricity costs, water access, industrial noise and other nuisances that can come into play when a megaproject moves in next door. —

David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Not all ants are bad for the garden—some help with soil health and pest control—but fire ants and carpenter ants can be serious nuisances or hazards. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026 The spider’s diet includes ants (Hymenoptera), flies and mosquitoes (Diptera) and beetles (Coleoptera) — a lineup that reads like a checklist of common household nuisances. —

Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026 The end of the hibernation period in spring brings new bat movement, which means more nuisances for homes with roosts. —

Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026 The Florida law shields shooting ranges, specifically, from being sued as nuisances. —

Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026 Many of those surveyed said homelessness, loitering, drug use and public nuisances, along with protracted and intensive municipal construction projects, deter customers from visiting establishments. —

Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026 Property owners who tolerate habitual nuisances will have to meet certain standards set by the city and pay fees to reimburse the city for enforcement resources. —

Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2026 Jody Allen should not appear on a list of the NFL’s biggest nuisances. —

Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026

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The Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education in Loves Park set up a display table featuring specimens and educational information about how birds control pests such as rodents and insects.

— Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Major citations were issued in 33 instances in which rodents or other pests were detected where food was stored, prepared or served.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026