as in to tease
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
He's always badgering me about the dishes.
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as in rabbit
the pelt or fur of a badger
The boutique features a variety of scarfs, including badger, fox, and ermine.
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Recent Examples of badger
Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Then, a year later, after months of badgering authorities, Evangelina finally got the funds to open her dream maternity clinic.
—Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Plus: The insurance crisis that will follow the L.A. fires
The war in Ukraine, according to Russians
Are Britain’s badgers pests or political pawns?
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Verb
For every Tommy John that welcomed her, there was a Reggie Jackson that badgered her.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Then, a year later, after months of badgering authorities, Evangelina finally got the funds to open her dream maternity clinic.
—Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Houthis are what one veteran Yemen-watcher calls the honey badgers of resistance, referring to the belligerent mammal known for its fearless attitude toward predators.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Plus: The insurance crisis that will follow the L.A. fires
The war in Ukraine, according to Russians
Are Britain’s badgers pests or political pawns?
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for badger
Verb
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For example, in an exclusive with Vanity Fair, Chu teases two brand new songs written by original Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz that will be featured in the film.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
4 June 2025
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Richard first teased their move to his wife’s native Spain in an April 2024 interview with Vanity Fair Spain, despite having lived in the United States since they got married in 2018.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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In some cases, the scent of a dog is enough to make animals, like rabbits, hesitant to visit your garden and snack on your plants.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Previously, Hennepin Healthcare used up to 150 sheep and 150 rabbits each year to teach invasive procedures like drilling a hole into an animal’s skull and opening the chest cavity to access the heart.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2025
Verb
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On a single New York possession with approximately four minutes remaining in the third quarter, Pascal Siakam hounded ballhandler Josh Hart just beyond midcourt.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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That means Curry can expect another series in which he's hounded by younger, athletic wings.—
Ross Terrell,
Axios,
4 May 2025
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However, very few of us have been spared from catching sight of a dead deer, fox, raccoon or other wild animal on the side of the road.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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That said, the recent images of the fox also bring to light new threats that the species could face in the area.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Young gators can become the prey of otters, fish, raccoons, wading birds and even larger alligators.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The raccoon was discovered near the 2200 block of Melrose Lane, raising concerns about potential exposure to other people and pets in the area.—
Alexa Dikos,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, marten populations shot up and the researchers began to see their scat in new areas.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Journal Sentinel,
5 July 2024
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This acquisition will improve the habitat for Wisconsin’s endangered American marten, which has been facing a dwindling habitat.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes,
8 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The zoo enlisted a professional tracker to help find both otters.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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These types are symbolized by animals: lion, otter, golden retriever and beaver.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
23 May 2025
Noun
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One of the classic case reports Rhoads hears about is people who spotted nice-looking water in a mountain stream and filled up their water bottles—not realizing there were beavers upstream going to the bathroom.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The teaser then cuts to a montage of both familiar and new characters, including Nibbles the beaver (voiced by Fortune Feimster) and Dr. Fuzzby, a quokka therapist (Quinta Brunson).—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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“Badger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/badger. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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