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also nudnick
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as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
dreads family gatherings, as that nudnik of a brother-in-law is always sure to be there
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Recent Examples of nudnik
The Word Mavens, are the authors of a new book, The Whole Spiel: Funny essays about digital nudniks, seder selfies and chicken soup memories. Connect with them at www.thewordmavens.com.
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Philly.com, 13 Sep. 2017
Philly.com, 13 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nudnik
Noun
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The velocity of misinformation isn’t just a nuisance.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Eating flaxseed might even ease menopausal symptoms, which—among its many other nuisances—can often include GI issues.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The appeals court's December decision found that District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan did not err in allowing the testimony of two women who made claims on the stand of alleged encounters with Trump that bore similarities to Carroll's.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
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If indeed love won, what a bore to write towards the happy ending.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Noun
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In fact, the belief that Trump regards ethics as little more an annoyance might actually prop up the value of his crypto ventures.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Now many of Musk’s governmental annoyances are melting away.—
Matthew Purdy,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Ordinarily, announcement of a mayoral task force or working group formed elicits yawns.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Jenna Bush Hager Says Daughter Mila Got 'Overwhelmed' by Secret Service Spending Time with First Lady Laura Bush Guthrie's carousel also featured a picture of the girls at the end of the party, posing on a red truck while Mila feigned a yawn.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Only time will tell, but this tease at retirement has fans panicking in Los Angeles.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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And finally, there’s the draftees, the teases, the flash players, the long shots, and the camp bodies.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2025
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“Nudnik.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nudnik. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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