1
as in annoyance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
the new neighbor is threatening to become a nuisance, dropping in on us several times a day
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2
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
folding up this map correctly is such a nuisance
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Recent Examples of nuisance
San Jose is seeking an injunction against the owners of a Willow Glen hookah lounge where a man was fatally shot in December, accusing the business of illegally operating and creating a public nuisance.
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Devan Patel, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Quenneville likes the comparison to Perry, professing an affinity for a player who was, for years, an adversarial nuisance.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The agent’s ability to boost productivity is obvious as users offload tedious nuisances to Moltbot, helping to realize the dream of AI evangelists.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
If fruit flies are a minor nuisance, BHG home pros recommend these strategies to get rid of fruit flies.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
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Devan Patel, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Quenneville likes the comparison to Perry, professing an affinity for a player who was, for years, an adversarial nuisance.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The agent’s ability to boost productivity is obvious as users offload tedious nuisances to Moltbot, helping to realize the dream of AI evangelists.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
If fruit flies are a minor nuisance, BHG home pros recommend these strategies to get rid of fruit flies.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisance
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Otherwise, the biggest throughline of this episode is Jane’s annoyance at the concept of the challenge.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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That's when a high credit card APR stops being an annoyance and starts becoming a structural problem in your finances.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Psyduck, one of the main Pokémon used by Misty in the series, was a water-type who could use powerful psychic moves, but the timing and effectiveness of its abilities was disrupted by its constant headaches.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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On the same day Amber Glenn won Olympic gold as part of the team event and stepped away from social media due to backlash over her comments on politics and the LGBTQ+ community, the American figure skater ended up with another headache.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Whether that’s using it to prepare garden beds, create new garden beds, or even control weeds and pests, upcycling this household staple can help you out in the garden in more ways than one.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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Her boyfriend, Blake Murray, a pest-control technician, brought in most of their income.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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In Christianity, its leaves represent the crown of thorns and berries Christ’s blood.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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According to fashion reporter Jarrod Jenkins, who shared a video of the event on his Instagram, Taylor said the theme of her previous Air Jordan 1 Zoom Cmft collaboration was centered around the rose, while the new Air Jordan 3 project hones in on the thorns.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
1 Feb. 2026
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History of Allergies Women with a history of allergies—which includes eczema, food allergies and hay fever—are more likely to get it because their immune systems are more likely to respond to irritants by triggering an inflammatory response.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Volunteers spoke of the risks of verbal and physical confrontations with ICE agents, including the use of pepper spray and other irritants against observers and even arrests.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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In keeping with the travel tease of the film, its couples — including the presumptive one — head north to Siena and Gia’s family’s home.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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The first tease from the film touches on that issue, with the help of photos.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Inflation has weighed on shoppers, and customers have voiced frustration over cluttered stores and inconsistent merchandise that strayed from the retailer’s identity as a polished, affordable-chic chain.—
Emily Lorsch,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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DeRozan said Sacramento’s poor play was the source of his outward show of frustration following an alley-oop dunk by Zion Williamson in the third period.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The sobriety mandate will be good for your guests’ health while also sparing you the bother of hosting future Super Bowl parties.—
Greg Cote
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The gun violence killed 10-year-old Jordan Garcia and 21-year-old Kiyah Mae Scott and injured three other people, including Garcia's 11-year-old bother, according to Essex County prosecutors.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
17 Nov. 2025
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“Nuisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisance. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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