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also nudnicks
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as in nuisances
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 Synonyms for nudniks
Noun
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For buyers whose lives are otherwise optimized to the point of abstraction, taking on those tangible nuisances can feel almost noble.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026 -
Japanese beetles and slugs are pesky nuisances that will go after the basil in your garden.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Some resorts in the Mamanuca Islands are set to lose entire wings to the sea in the coming years, and drinking water in villages is already being infiltrated by salt from seawater seeping into ground bores.—
MIchelle Duff,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Her books were their progeny, Stein acknowledged, and without Alice’s mothering—and typing, proofreading, cooking, sewing, shopping, bookkeeping, and warding off bores—they might not have been born.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If outdoor dining is being ruined by buzzing pests, the Gootop bug zapper may be the easiest way to reclaim your outdoor space (and your cheeseburger)!—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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This genetic isolation also makes the island tree more vulnerable to environmental threats — such as drought, a new disease or pests — in comparison with a tree species with a more diverse gene pool.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Noun
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With that indelible Southern gift for pulling new lingo from thin air, the duo deploy yawns that stretch like bungee over Zaytoven-type keys.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The oohs and aahs over a 100-mph pitch have been replaced by yawns.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The clearest red flags are unproven or invasive treatments — like stem cell therapy — and sweeping health claims tied to supplements, IV vitamin drips or biometric screenings that the science doesn’t yet support.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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The new generation of luxury retreats — places like Preidlhof, Sha Wellness and Velaa Private Island — now offer infrared therapy, cryotherapy, stem cell treatments, IV vitamin drips and biometric testing alongside the traditional spa menu.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Despite that optimism, Landsvik still engages with Maja’s rightful annoyances with the world she is forced to live in.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Nudniks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nudniks. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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