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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
Barry said the new penalties are being enacted to coincide with the town’s passage of new rules dealing with nuisances and stormwater issues.
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Jody Allen should not appear on a list of the NFL’s biggest nuisances.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The agent’s ability to boost productivity is obvious as users offload tedious nuisances to Moltbot, helping to realize the dream of AI evangelists.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
City leaders say vacant properties can often lead to neighborhood nuisances.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
If fentanyl production or the existence of a Jefferson Davis statue can be legally deemed public nuisances, why can’t a deluge of violent, masked, and armed people flooding the streets of a city, maiming, brutalizing, and even killing along the way?
—Aziz Huq, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
The park doesn’t need all these associated nuisances.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Disturbances include excessive noise, parking nuisances and trespassing.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025
While those invaders are mainly nuisances, cockroaches are a different story.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Jody Allen should not appear on a list of the NFL’s biggest nuisances.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The agent’s ability to boost productivity is obvious as users offload tedious nuisances to Moltbot, helping to realize the dream of AI evangelists.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
City leaders say vacant properties can often lead to neighborhood nuisances.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
If fentanyl production or the existence of a Jefferson Davis statue can be legally deemed public nuisances, why can’t a deluge of violent, masked, and armed people flooding the streets of a city, maiming, brutalizing, and even killing along the way?
—Aziz Huq, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
The park doesn’t need all these associated nuisances.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Disturbances include excessive noise, parking nuisances and trespassing.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025
While those invaders are mainly nuisances, cockroaches are a different story.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisances
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This perennial prairie native thrives in poor soil and summer heat, tolerating drought, deer, and pests.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ira Parker, the co-creator and showrunner behind A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, confirms these pests were a genuine issue when filming this big set piece.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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That would create major headaches and cause even more travel disruptions than occur.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
17 Feb. 2026
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Airbags and seatbelts help, but people may still end up with lingering pain, limited movement, or headaches.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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People have the desire to evolve together, and get past the minor annoyances of a Gemini being too flighty for an intense Scorpio or a Leo’s dramatics overshadowing Taurus’s kindness.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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Cold-weather conditions can be a unique challenge even for the most meticulous cleaner, but a few adjustments can help prevent minor annoyances from becoming persistent problems.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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Holly Sleppy, a 52-year-old who works at Virtua, shared her frustrations, which many menopausal women are feeling because of a shortage of the estrogen patches used to treat symptoms like hot flashes, irritability and brain fog.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Elfman, sharing the board’s frustrations, said Foxboro’s police and fire chiefs have been preparing for the World Cup for over three years.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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As a bonus, currant shrubs lack the thorns found on many other berry bushes.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the trees a fence of thorns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Others, like the zero-talent hipster artist (Zach Woods) who refers to himself as the White Basquiat, are merely inconvenient irritants standing in Becket’s way to life on easy street.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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Taking steps to limit exposure to potential irritants like chemicals is also important.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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The venues in Beijing were mostly empty, and the teams were isolated from each other, subject to daily COVID tests and other inconveniences that put a notable damper on the experience.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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There's an affluent half of the population whose financial lives aren't disrupted by momentary inconveniences.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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The announcement was made Wednesday at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where leading tech executives, government officials and AI researchers are debating how to use AI to solve real-world problems.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The government also stopped collecting and reporting crucial survey findings on transgender students — data that have shown higher rates of depression, drug use, bullying and other problems.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Nuisances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisances. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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