nuisances

noun

plural of nuisance
1
as in pests
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 headaches
something that is a source of irritation folding up this map correctly is such a nuisance

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Recent Examples of nuisances Others argued that the report seems to cast members of the media as nuisances to be dealt with, while ignoring instances in which journalists were targeted by law enforcement. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 The Kansas City City Council approved a trio of ordinances on Thursday aimed at vacant properties that become nuisances and staving off demolition of historic buildings. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026 Germans often overreact to animal nuisances with complicated schemes. — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 Of course, the list of invertebrates include mosquitoes, gnats, yellow flies, ticks and other biting pests, which are most annoying June through August but can be nuisances at other times of the year. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026 These seemingly minor nuisances are becoming a drain on municipal resources and complicating the rollout of robotaxi service. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 If the nuisances continue at Albany Care, the city is seeking a court order to shut the facility down, separate from the state action. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 For general maintenance against everyday nuisances like an ants infestation cost or spiders, Orkin is elite. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisances
  1. pests
  2. headaches
  3. annoyances
  4. frustrations
  5. thorns
  6. irritants
  7. inconveniences
  8. problems
Noun
  • Insecticides Spraying feeders with insecticides may seem like a smart way to keep pests away from bird seed, but these products can cause more harm than good.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In one of the findings, bat houses — artificial roosts in urban environments, similar to nest boxes for birds — were doing their job helping to suppress pests on pecan farms in Texas.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pests
Noun
  • Tibbetts says the fires have already created plenty of logistics headaches.
    — Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But nightmare headaches and blood pressure spikes from her teenage years came back at age 24.
    — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of headaches
Noun
  • Add in a few other clever accessories, and suddenly the small annoyances of traveling feel a lot more manageable.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Even with its annoyances, Samsung’s smart TV platform is at least packed full of features.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of annoyances
Noun
  • But our frustrations and inconvenience pale in comparison to the sadness of those who knew the deceased or to the trauma the drivers involved experienced.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • One year before his triumph in the 2026 US Open, Clark missed the cut at the same tournament and took his frustrations out on the Oakmont Country Club locker room, causing enough damage that the famous club outside Pittsburgh banned him for life.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrations
Noun
  • Keep in mind that rose stems are often armed with sharp prickles, not thorns.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Their kickers’ health and performance for years have been one of the thorns in the team’s side.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of thorns
Noun
  • Carney also said that Washington viewed protections for French and Canadian culture — considered fundamental rights in Canada — as irritants to trade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For many of us, these little irritants make screen-cleaning an easy chore to remember.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of irritants
Noun
  • Some critics noted the race caused inconveniences for local residents because several downtown streets had to be closed.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • At first, these inconveniences, along with various forms of physical discomfort, dominated my consciousness.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of inconveniences
Noun
  • This is adding to the already high toll caused by problems with energy and water supplies, devastated crops, losses in river traffic and trade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Some common laser problems can already be corrected automatically.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of problems

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