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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
And even then, referees seemed to regard injuries as nuisances that stopped the flow of the game.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Onions will repel not only aphids and spider mites, but also larger garden nuisances, like deer.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Two young men — Anthony DiPippo, then 18, and Andy Krivak, then 17, local nuisances with a handful of juvie busts for possession and public mischief — were framed for murder.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Land use regulations were legally justified as preventing nuisances, but in reality, the goal of many municipal leaders was to promote socially and racially homogenous neighborhoods, protect property values and keep property taxes low.
—Michael Schill, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 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
As a bonus, these plants are generally deer resistant, which may keep these nuisances from crossing over the garden border.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 30 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
Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Onions will repel not only aphids and spider mites, but also larger garden nuisances, like deer.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Two young men — Anthony DiPippo, then 18, and Andy Krivak, then 17, local nuisances with a handful of juvie busts for possession and public mischief — were framed for murder.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Land use regulations were legally justified as preventing nuisances, but in reality, the goal of many municipal leaders was to promote socially and racially homogenous neighborhoods, protect property values and keep property taxes low.
—Michael Schill, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 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
As a bonus, these plants are generally deer resistant, which may keep these nuisances from crossing over the garden border.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisances
Noun
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Do these pests pose any threats to our health?—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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Failing to correct problems can lead to crumbling home foundations, rotting wood, mold growth, and a proliferation of pests, including termites.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Common symptoms include headaches, fever, diarrhea, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness, neck stiffness or flu-like symptoms.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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These scams are not random annoyances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Being in the same room can make issues worse, with choosing what to watch on television and snoring being the biggest annoyances.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Putting those questions up front helps avoid the tenant frustrations that have dogged parts of the industry as operators expand, contract or change hands.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Local media reported the clashes involving small groups of migrants erupted because of frustrations at the delays in them returning home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Others may even have thorns, so thornless trees like the captivator are quite popular.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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Some have thorns or spines, others have poisonous leaves or berries, and still others have…elaborate chemical defense alarm systems?—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Chemicals from the fire include respiratory irritants, toxic gases, carcinogens and at least one neurotoxin, according to the San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The tiny irritants Americans call chiggers are the larval stage of Trombiculidae mites.—
Eva Flowe
June 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Clark was reminded that her WNBA debut came at Mohegan Sun, on May 14, 2024, that whatever the inconveniences there are in playing at the casino, away from big cities, there are also a couple of Krispy Kreme outposts on site.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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The World Cup’s arrival in South Florida comes with some inconveniences for drivers.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere had praised the crown princess for being open about her condition and said this could help others suffering from similar problems.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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In 2018, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist famous for wearing a beaded mask to hide his identity, exposed just how deep Ghana’s football problems ran by releasing a documentary that was screened at cinemas and theatres across the country.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Nuisances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisances. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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