1
as in pest
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 headache
something that is a source of irritation
folding up this map correctly is such a nuisance
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Recent Examples of nuisance
Why Non-Alcoholic Drinks Are Dominating Beverage Trends in 2025
For years, the non-alcoholic space was an afterthought if not an entire nuisance to barkeep around the world.
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Fortunately, most of the time, these pests are more of a nuisance than a huge problem.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Amelia proves to be such a nuisance that M3GAN gets her wish and Gemma’s team creates a stronger, faster, taller body suitable for fighting and dancing.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Linen’s greatest downfall, however, is its tendency to wrinkle, which can be a nuisance for travelers.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Fortunately, most of the time, these pests are more of a nuisance than a huge problem.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Amelia proves to be such a nuisance that M3GAN gets her wish and Gemma’s team creates a stronger, faster, taller body suitable for fighting and dancing.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Linen’s greatest downfall, however, is its tendency to wrinkle, which can be a nuisance for travelers.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisance
Noun
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Other flowering plants, like yarrow and sweet alyssum, reduce pest issues by attracting beneficial insects that feed on veggie pests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Spruce, while good for snow-heavy regions like the Alps, are ill-suited to Germany's climate and susceptible to pests like bark beetles when weakened by heat.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Some headaches are related to muscle tension and can be triggered by stress.9 Hot showers or baths promote relaxation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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These can seem like a real headache for a sole trader who does not have an HR department to take care of all this for them.—
Peter Boolkah,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Most concerning: The Royals’ lineup is far past the point of frustration and teetering toward pure annoyance for those at The K. Here is how Saturday’s scenario played out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Don’t think, just play Despite its minor annoyances, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 lives up to the hype and should be a day-one treat for gamers worldwide.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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James Tolkan plays Gerald Strickland, who worked at Hill Valley High School and, in both 1955 and 1985, was a thorn in the side of the McFlys.—
Jonathon Dornbush,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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Many people had thoughts about what was said, especially the constant thorn in Puff’s side, 50 Cent.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
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Reducing exposure to irritants like chlorine can be helpful there.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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Many have been peaceful, but some have resulted in clashes with law enforcement as officers made arrests and used chemical irritants to disperse crowds.—
Khaleda Rahman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Without a hot fastball, even as a tease pitch, the tightrope becomes slimmer.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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The season finale of Marvel Television’s Ironheart introduced — at long last, after four-and-a-half years of teases — the devilish baddie that is Mephisto, as played by Sacha Baron Cohen.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
3 July 2025
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Clark voiced her frustration that one of her teammates wasn’t spending enough time in the gym.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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More than six months into his presidency, Trump has shown increasing frustration with Putin as a ceasefire deal to end the conflict remains out of reach.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The Edmonton Oilers reached the summer of 2025 in a spot of bother.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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As long as each coalition’s area of control remains largely set, the kinds of economic activities important to these patrons can proceed without the bother of negotiating a politically difficult resolution.—
Mai Hassan,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Nuisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisance. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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