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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
For buyers whose lives are otherwise optimized to the point of abstraction, taking on those tangible nuisances can feel almost noble.
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Japanese beetles and slugs are pesky nuisances that will go after the basil in your garden.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 May 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
The Florida law shields shooting ranges, specifically, from being sued as nuisances.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Japanese beetles and slugs are pesky nuisances that will go after the basil in your garden.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 May 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
The Florida law shields shooting ranges, specifically, from being sued as nuisances.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisances
Noun
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Officials said in a news release last year that primarily Ponderosa pine would be left in the area, which are more resistant to pests.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Like peppers, tomatoes share garden pests with okra.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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People there in the 1970s were getting sick with symptoms like severe fatigue, headaches, skin rashes and swollen knees.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Persistent headaches, scratchy throats and that foggy, fatigued feeling that never quite lifts may not be a virus or seasonal pollen.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 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
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Adriana Toro, assistant director of the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division in Broward County — a division which includes Mosquito Control — said there are some simple things people can do to help cut mosquito annoyances.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Fried issued her statement to the Herald in response to questions about frustrations with the party’s silence on Wasserman Schultz’s run.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Those frustrations turned to elation last summer when not only did Uzbekistan finally qualify, but did so with a game to spare when edging out the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in their group.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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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
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According to Harvard Health, those concerns usually center on irritants, endocrine disruptors and potential carcinogens.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Asked about Valdez, Bis said law enforcement deployed chemical irritants including pepper balls, but not rubber bullets, after agitators attempted to breach the perimeter at Glass House Farms.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 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
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While the beach has no facilities—not even trash bins or bathrooms—its turquoise water and soft, nearly pink sand more than make up for any inconveniences.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Liverpool’s struggles at right-back have been well-documented this season, with Alexander-Arnold’s sale to Real Madrid followed by injury problems for Bradley and new signing Jeremie Frimpong.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Severe erosion in recent years means less sand buffer to safeguard the homes, erosion problems Wedge bodysurfer Sean Starky has been watching the past few years as the ocean inches closer to the homes.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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“Nuisances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisances. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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