as in nuisances
one who is obnoxiously annoying
the journalist was known as a gadfly for exposing hypocrisy in politics
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Noun
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Use these tips to further avoid spreading harmful pests.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025 -
Tips for Stopping Invasive Pests Awareness is a big part of keeping invasive pests at bay.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those programs, despite their occasional annoyances, were directionally correct.—
Kara Swisher,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2025
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Like all married couples, George and Kathryn have their things, those little daily annoyances, the occasional doubt about what the other may be thinking, or doing, in their private hours.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Gadflies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadflies. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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