as in annoyers
one who is obnoxiously annoying
like a dog who won't let go of a bone, that gnawer in the backseat wouldn't quit mentioning that I had made a wrong turn and gotten us lost
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Noun
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If data centers eventually are included, for example, neighbors could take a hit due to impacts on electricity costs, water access, industrial noise and other nuisances that can come into play when a megaproject moves in next door.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Not all ants are bad for the garden—some help with soil health and pest control—but fire ants and carpenter ants can be serious nuisances or hazards.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education in Loves Park set up a display table featuring specimens and educational information about how birds control pests such as rodents and insects.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Major citations were issued in 33 instances in which rodents or other pests were detected where food was stored, prepared or served.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite the annoyances, the smile is genuine.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Her examples highlight how a small, inexpensive tool — or in this case, a repurposed one — can solve minor annoyances throughout daily life.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Gnawers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnawers. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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