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
That may seem like a strange nuisance.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Many people view heat as an annual summer nuisance but have no reference for differentiating dangerous extreme events.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Hogweed is an invasive plant that grows throughout North America but is a particular nuisance along the Atlantic coast.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
In May, Social Circle filed a lawsuit against DHS, arguing the agency violated federal environmental review requirements and Georgia public nuisance law while pursuing the project.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for nuisance
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Many people view heat as an annual summer nuisance but have no reference for differentiating dangerous extreme events.
—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Hogweed is an invasive plant that grows throughout North America but is a particular nuisance along the Atlantic coast.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
In May, Social Circle filed a lawsuit against DHS, arguing the agency violated federal environmental review requirements and Georgia public nuisance law while pursuing the project.
—
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for nuisance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisance
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Friedland describes the ritual with the mixture of reverence and annoyance that marks many of his best observations.
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Game changer, annoyance, or something in between?
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Intense exercise on a sizzling day can lead to extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration, all symptoms of exertional heat illness.
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
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Run a fan near seating and dining areas to keep flying pests off food and guests.
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Other reuses include pest control, landscaping, and winter chores.
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Yamal was a thorn in Saudi Arabia’s side, drifting infield to unleash shots from distance but also peppering the penalty area with wicked deliveries from the right flank.
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An individual bush can grow up to 15 feet high and 40 feet long, with thick stems, also known as canes, marked by sharp, hooked thorns.
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The Venice Film Festival is providing a little erotic tease ahead of its official program, screening Italian softcore thriller Deadly Sweet in its pre-opening slot ahead of this year’s event.
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Dancehall sounds like a tease in the dead of winter.
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Kaplan's research team put a rash-inducing irritant on the ears of mice.
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Exposure to other irritants, such as dust, chemicals and pollution, can also cause it.
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Moving to a different state wasn’t a bother.
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Rebuilding a compliant testing and governance regime for one market and a looser one for the rest is rarely worth the bother, so the strictest rule tends to become the working standard.
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This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.
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Spence also appears to be absorbing the blame for broader failures, with Thomas Tuchel’s touchline frustrations obvious and — for a player still establishing himself at this level — that scrutiny is unlikely to help.
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“Nuisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuisance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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