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
The City Council is not a nuisance.
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Bill Conway, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The pests have been a nuisance in the foothills for years.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Some customers found Buc-ees pay-at-the-pump policy to be a minor nuisance.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Public nuisance is a legal doctrine traditionally used to address conditions that harm the general public.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nuisance
Bill Conway, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The pests have been a nuisance in the foothills for years.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Some customers found Buc-ees pay-at-the-pump policy to be a minor nuisance.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Public nuisance is a legal doctrine traditionally used to address conditions that harm the general public.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisance
Noun
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What This Means for South Florida’s Outdoor Diners For the millions of residents and visitors who eat outdoors along South Florida’s coast each year, the research reframes a familiar annoyance.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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In order to make sure horses keep their cool among loud, unpredictable crowds, officers do desensitization training with speakers, sirens, inflatable tube men, kazoos, fireworks, flags and all manner of annoyances.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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However, the ink was barely dry when new revelations emerged last week that pose a fresh headache for Cannon.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said Koc and Alshmari attacked the victim, causing a split lip and headaches.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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This system allows fungi to transfer nutrients like carbon and nitrogen between trees and even send chemical signals that warn plants of pests or stress.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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The only way to get rid of bed bugs is to call a pest control professional.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Odor is a botanical defense mechanism as much as thistles and thorns.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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The spirit of the endeavor can forgive a lot, with some clumsy filmmaking that doesn’t seem to be an intentional homage, such as a slapdash set-up to Helen’s murderous ways and a slightly tacked-on feeling opening involving a film critic who has been a thorn in Jack’s side.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, more and more brands are now formulating deodorants without common allergens and irritants.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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There certainly are harmful chemicals, carcinogens, toxins, heavy metals, respiratory irritants and other things inside of there that certainly can cause immediate harm.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Mormon Wives season three reunion was a tease of what was to come for the series, which saw more of the spotlight shift onto DadTok.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s why the pretty-much-annual fleeting tease like a High Point is so embraced and celebrated.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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New transparency tools aim to help travelers understand disruptions and reduce frustration during delays and cancellations.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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And while the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved covering the overrun, most of which will come from the county's unrestricted fund balance, frustration is clearly building.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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But faced with enough bother, the dial can turn all the way to Level Six, and an unrestrained force of nature is unleashed.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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China holds Tibet without noticeable bother, commits crimes against its Uyghur Muslim minority with impunity, launches acts of aggression against its neighbors in the South China Sea, and growls off any court or tribunal that looks askance—which few do.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Nuisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisance. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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