as in to deprive (of)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niggle (out)
Verb
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See Usher’s hilarious reaction to Hart’s BET Awards stint below.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
10 June 2025 -
The United States has stinted its aid until now, but Ukraine itself and its European allies are filling the gaps.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Svitolina hit 37 winners in total in the match, and pinched that tiebreak 8-6 to level the match at one-set all.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Thune’s home-state colleague, Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), has warned that tariffs are pinching farmers in South Dakota.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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Many expressed frustration over high costs and denied care from the industry.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The university in January 2024 denied Tucker’s appeal of the findings.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The second doctor refused to admit her so more tests could be done.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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The Mullahs in Tehran refused to dismantle their nuclear program.—
Anna Commander
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Verb
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But judges reviewing other eligibility cases have rejected this interpretation as construing Alston beyond its actual words.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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The Dolphins have maintained contact with veteran free agent cornerback Rasul Douglas, who rejected a Miami offer earlier this month.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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“Niggle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niggle%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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