as in horse
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
a poor farmer who could only afford one old nag
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1
as in to urge
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
she kept nagging him to fix the furnace before the weather got any colder
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
if all you can do is nag, then you are of no use to this organization at all
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Recent Examples of nag
Zak Doffman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
But the low point is its treatment of its female characters, who are painted as irritating, know-it-all nags who just get in the way of a good time.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
James Parker, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
The former sheep herder has a 35-man army ready to make the first move, but his moral compass is still nagging at him.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Microsoft is now helping drive PC sales, interrupting users with nags to upgrade their systems before Windows 10 support expires.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
But the low point is its treatment of its female characters, who are painted as irritating, know-it-all nags who just get in the way of a good time.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
Editor’s Note: Is anything ailing, torturing, or nagging at you?
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
The former sheep herder has a 35-man army ready to make the first move, but his moral compass is still nagging at him.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nag
Noun
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The other horses who competed at the 151st Kentucky Derby were Citizen Bull, Neoquos, American Promise, Admire Daytona, Flying Mohawk, East Avenue, Publisher, Tiztastic, Render Judgement, Coal Battle, Chunk of Gold and Owen Almighty.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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The 20 horses with the most points get a starting gate post.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Police spokesperson Rob Shaw told WFTS that authorities are urging any witnesses with information about the crash to come forward.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Commissioner Cox urged any witnesses of the crash to contact the Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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During a ski vacation in the seventh episode, Ginny complains that Nick is not being fully present with her friends.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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One Truist customer complained on DownDetector that their rent payment has been pending since Thursday evening.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
Verb
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That’s a lot of unspent money and begs the question: Is more tax needed from an industry that’s shrinking, not growing?—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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When others on board pointed to Murphy’s father, her mother knelt on the deck, cradling Murphy in her arms, and begged them not to harm her husband.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
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People could be heard screaming and crying in the video, which appeared to show several people injured on the ground and baggage strewn about, as first responders attended to the scene.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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The barricade blocked some people’s full range of motion, but everyone more than made up for it by singing, screaming, and (in at least one case) throwing both middle fingers up.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Travel delays don’t bother Blues The Blues got stuck in Winnipeg after Game 5 due to an issue with the plane that was bringing them back to St. Louis.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Luckily, my dog doesn’t bother the plants—except the ones in the garden—but this plant stand gives me peace of mind anyway.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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Any dog breed can exhibit signs of jealousy, which may include getting in between their owner and another pet, whining, barking, or growling when their owner pays another pet or person attention.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Construction equipment whines as workers erect towering bleachers in a downtown park.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Law exudes dogged intensity and Nicholas Hoult is superb as the charismatic white supremacist leader in a gripping action drama.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Still, the Trump administration’s claims of campus antisemitism continue to dog Harvard, with the White House this month making sweeping new policy demands of its leaders while threatening billions of dollars in federal funding.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Nag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nag. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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