as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
a bratty annoyer who wouldn't leave me alone
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While some travelers may view passing through the security line as a nuisance, TSA plays a critical role in the safety of traveling throughout the U.S. – and their work expands far beyond airports.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025 -
Along with claims of trespass and nuisance, Energy Transfer alleges that Greenpeace defamed the company to its financial backers.—
Jennifer Safstrom,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wash dust and pests from indoor plant foliage with a mild soapy solution. 83.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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But in the 1900s, extermination programs bankrolled by the US and state governments started killing off prairie dogs, which were viewed as pests that competed with cattle for forage.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
26 Feb. 2025
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Even many non-conservatives believe Newsom seems to treat the governor’s job as an annoyance that gets in the way of more important business.—
Steven Greenhut,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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In a 2023 survey of more than 1,500 travelers by Only Wanderlust, chatty seat neighbors were identified as a top 20 airplane annoyance.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Scott, who has been prolific as a TV producer but not as an episodic director, delivers a tease of a pilot.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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The restoration team, led by longtime Dye disciple Tim Liddy, literally dug up the past, hand-excavating original contours, stripping and reshaping greens, and bringing back Dye’s signature elements—from punishing bunkers with steep grass faces to greens that tease and torment in equal measure.—
David Hochman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Annoyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyer. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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