yaps (at)

verb

present tense third-person singular of yap (at)
as in fusses (about or over)

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  1. annoys
  2. plagues
  3. irks
  4. harasses
  5. bugs
  6. baits
  7. urges
  8. rides
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  • Hotel-booking platform HotelTonight surveyed 447 of its American adult users in June about what annoys them the most during travel.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 21 July 2026
  • But Turner is a symbol for everything that annoys people about the Phillies.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of annoys
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  • Too often, this means taxpayer dollars are fueling the very gun violence that plagues neighborhoods and communities nationwide.
    — Kris Brown, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Odd moment plagues fourth quarter As the Knicks held on to their fairly sizable lead, a fan ran onto the court, tried to take a selfie with Wembanyama but was quickly apprehended by security.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Definition of plagues
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  • Roddy is exceptional at his work, but his thoroughly unpleasant personality almost always irks his colleagues.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026
  • That includes a 1986 quarterfinal match in Mexico that still irks England fans.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of irks
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  • Although China’s maritime militia fleet regularly harasses other countries’ small and vulnerable fishing boats, the container ships and bulk carriers responsible for Taiwan’s commerce dwarf any Chinese militia vessel.
    — Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Benedict and Sophie meet again in the countryside when Sophie protects a fellow maid after a group of Benedict’s acquaintances harasses her.
    — Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of harasses
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  • Not too much bugs him, but he sometimes is annoyed by his baby sister and doesn’t trust people who put pineapple on their pizza.
    — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Lift sheets, curtains and cushions to check for bed bugs or signs of bed bugs before settling in.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of bugs
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  • Specialty carp baits and tackle drive a large portion of the European recreational fishing industries sales.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Officials will continue to investigate the area for further evidence of poison bait, and also stressed the importance of the community's cooperation to discourage and prevent the use of poison baits against wildlife.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of baits
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  • How to avoid attracting bears Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges residents to lock vehicle doors, keep windows closed and remove food, trash, pet food and scented items from vehicles.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Wheeler urges brands to use humans to create the core asset around unique, proprietary perspectives and data.
    — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of urges
Verb
  • Multiple rides depart daily, but Jacqui Taylor-Rose, who leads product development at the railway, recommends late-afternoon timings.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Brave Irene wrestles the dress and rides the box downhill like a sled in order to reach the duchess, who is anxiously waiting for her gown.
    — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rides
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