as in annoyers
one who is obnoxiously annoying
like a dog who won't let go of a bone, that gnawer in the backseat wouldn't quit mentioning that I had made a wrong turn and gotten us lost
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Noun
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Decades ago, marshes were considered nuisances, soggy flats to be drained, dried, and made waterproof with liberal coatings of asphalt.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This can also create a breeding ground for unwanted pests and fungal diseases.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Many perennial and annual flowers, as well as berry bushes and some herbs, make fantastic fruit tree companion plants that attract pollinators, repel pests, and suppress weed growth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of my long-standing annoyances with macOS was the lack of control over the menu bar.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Minor annoyances suddenly widen into a chasm neither can cross.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Gnawers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnawers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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