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 The petition sought to classify data centers as industrial nuisances, arguing that a ban would protect residents’ property and preserve city resources, such as water and electricity. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 The number of bears killed by motor vehicle strikes, euthanized as nuisances because of conflicts with humans or poached in the Central Florida region over the past decade total about 1,900. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 Others argued that the report seems to cast members of the media as nuisances to be dealt with, while ignoring instances in which journalists were targeted by law enforcement. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Germans often overreact to animal nuisances with complicated schemes. — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 Of course, the list of invertebrates include mosquitoes, gnats, yellow flies, ticks and other biting pests, which are most annoying June through August but can be nuisances at other times of the year. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026 These seemingly minor nuisances are becoming a drain on municipal resources and complicating the rollout of robotaxi service. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 If the nuisances continue at Albany Care, the city is seeking a court order to shut the facility down, separate from the state action. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

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Noun

Removing the overwintering adults from your garden should reduce the pests significantly.

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Maintaining a lush, healthy lawn takes year-round diligence to keep soil healthy and weeds, pests, and diseases at bay.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of pests

Noun

There will be recruiting battles and NIL headaches and portal defections and angry message boards and all the other insanity that comes with coaching at a place where fans consider 9-3 an average record rather than an accomplishment.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
The growth that got her there had eaten everything—more people, more vendors, more headaches, but no more margin.

— Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of headaches

Noun

People are exhausted by subscriptions, signing up for apps, logins, passwords, and other first-world annoyances that are now common in the search to watch a game on TV.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
Add in a few other clever accessories, and suddenly the small annoyances of traveling feel a lot more manageable.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of annoyances

Noun

Besides a necklace of thorns, which draws small drops of blood, Kahlo appears to be more focused on the relief of healing.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Roses are considered non-toxic, though thorns can cause injuries and floral preservatives may still pose a risk.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of thorns

Noun

Their wavelike motion helps move around germs, mucus, dust, and other irritants so the body can dispel them via coughing or sneezing.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026
Use gloves to protect your hands from any potential irritants or chemicals, especially when mixing a cleaning solution.

— Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of irritants

Noun

Too much light snoozing each night was associated with a higher risk of poor mental health and problems with muscles and bones.

— Mike McRae September 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
Medicines that calm the immune system may be used for joint pain, rashes, or more serious problems affecting the lungs, nerves, or other organs.

— Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

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