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as in to worry
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
I am never going to get this work done if people don't stop wandering into the room and bothering me
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2
as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it bothers me when obviously sick people go to movies and spend the whole time coughing and sneezing
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as in to fret
to experience concern or anxiety
just get the basic concept right and don't bother about the details
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as in to disturb
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the boss's cryptic message about changes to the company bothered me
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as in hurry
a state of noisy, confused activity
the whole household was in a bother, as our overnight guests were expected to arrive any minute
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as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
the woman next-door is such a bother—always dropping in at the most inopportune moments!
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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
returning damaged goods is a real bother
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as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
never let his personal bothers interfere with his responsibilities at work
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Recent Examples of bother
Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
The movie doesn’t bother with a backstory — only a photo album and mail addressed to ‘Robert Zimmerman’ nod to his past — and is much better for it.
—Mariel Turner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Of course, separating your valuables is a hassle because tracking which valuables are where is a bother.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Just more than half of Americans, 52 percent, would be bothered by Trump’s effort to suspend some laws and constitutional provisions.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
The movie doesn’t bother with a backstory — only a photo album and mail addressed to ‘Robert Zimmerman’ nod to his past — and is much better for it.
—Mariel Turner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
If the smell of other repellents bothers you, this may be a better option.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Of course, separating your valuables is a hassle because tracking which valuables are where is a bother.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bother
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Alito has been highly vocal that Congress cannot enact this type of oversight on the courts, and some Republicans who have sided with his viewpoint also worry about the separation of powers.Gabrielle M. Etzel, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
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The revival, certainly the most original of the five that have made it to Broadway, offers traditionalists much to worry on.Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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You’re annoyed by it all, until the next horde of patrons do the same.Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 10 Dec. 2024
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Claire’s dopey jock boyfriend Simon (Charlie Hall) generally annoys her with his requests for sexts and movie nights.Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Though the Dark Universe might be dead, Robert Eggers has crafted something like its spiritual successor with a series of disturbing horror features.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Iranian rial and the Israeli shekel have gone through periods of volatility that have disturbed both trade finance transactions and their pricing.Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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On a recent night, the Syrian American activist is in a hurry to get on the road.Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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That salary could triple in a hurry once the pitcher becomes eligible for arbitration.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Roger Hallam, the co-founder of the group, is given a five-year term for conspiracy to cause public nuisance.The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Robert Redford delivers folksy wisdom as a local eccentric who once had his own dragon encounter, and even Karl Urban’s greedy logger is more of a nuisance than an outright villain.Josh Bell, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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The symptoms of influenza A vary from person to person and depend on subtype, but generally consist of coughing, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, fever, headache, fatigue and body aches.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The last minute maneuvering has given some advisors and businesses whiplash—or at least a big headache.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Baltimore resident Jay Jackson expressed frustration over the ongoing crime spree.Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the film, chunks of the audience are cheering, jeering, or crying, in joy or frustration regarding Dylan’s decision to trade folk for rock music, or because of the poor sound quality.Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Drones have begun playing a larger role in military conflicts, while also pestering American bases in the United Kingdom and the U.S. Police now often take special precautions to counter drones at major events.Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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But the Texans’ defense started to pester Goff after another field goal from Fairbairn made it 13-7.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Bother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bother. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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