1
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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2
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
Decades ago, marshes were considered nuisances, soggy flats to be drained, dried, and made waterproof with liberal coatings of asphalt.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisances
Noun
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Outer openings not protected against entry of pests.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Thoroughly inspect all home goods by checking for visible damage, odors, missing pieces, and signs of pests.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And constant headaches coming from upstairs.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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But that will not solve all their scheduling headaches.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of my long-standing annoyances with macOS was the lack of control over the menu bar.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Minor annoyances suddenly widen into a chasm neither can cross.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Protests in Morocco and Madagascar, two disparate and distant African countries, highlight the younger generation’s frustrations over enduring years of poor governance.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Two days later, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr voiced his frustrations over Kimmel's comments and ABC temporarily pulled Kimmel from the air, while broadcasters Sinclair and Nexstar continued to preempt the show following its return on Sept 23.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since his introduction in Peacemaker’s first season, the sarcastic, Cheeto-devouring martial arts expert has been one of the sharpest thorns in the sides of the 11th Street Kids.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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One was treated for minor injuries, likely from rose-bush thorns, Christensen said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Peaky Blinders creator and writer Steven Knight is making good on his many teases that the story of the Shelby family would not end with the original TV series’ sixth season, nor the upcoming feature film.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Living together in the Fear House, a group of strangers face OMG stunts, challenges, and a twisted game of social strategy, Banijay teases.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Protests broke out in the city Saturday and armed border patrol agents deployed what appeared to be chemical irritants toward protesters.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Lawson said Cal Fire makes N-95 masks available to those fighting fires, which can protect firefighters from particulate matter and certain irritants that cause Valley Fever, a fungal infection, Lawson said.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Forget about the inconveniences and disruption of control and logistics that coach Andy Reid typically is so adamant about.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Because eventually, these small inconveniences pale in comparison to the greater goals and purposes that your club gives you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Nuisances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisances. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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