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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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
Alan S. Blinder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2015
And that the ever-insightful manager of a brilliant fund has spotted a better horse to ride while realizing a loss on a horse that turned out to be a nag.
—Scott Burns, Dallas News, 15 Jan. 2021
Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
But her sister—lovingly, of course—wouldn’t stop nagging her about it, and finally Kaitlyn agreed.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Still, the question suggested by the book’s title nags: What should economists and policymakers have learned from the crisis and its aftermath?
—Alan S. Blinder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2015
And that the ever-insightful manager of a brilliant fund has spotted a better horse to ride while realizing a loss on a horse that turned out to be a nag.
—Scott Burns, Dallas News, 15 Jan. 2021
Verb
Stop apps asking for ratings: Don't want to be nagged to leave a rating for an app?
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
But her sister—lovingly, of course—wouldn’t stop nagging her about it, and finally Kaitlyn agreed.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nag
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Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals are the dark horse team in this race.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The next image showed the mother-daughter duo holding hands while riding horses together.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Bragg's office urged Merchan to reject Trump's motion to dismiss the case in light of the Republican's 2024 election victory.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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And on the other side, many public health officials urging people to take the COVID-19 vaccine were targeted with personal threats.Arianna Huffington, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Girding for battle at USC Pay is at the center of union organizing at USC, where non-tenure track professors complain of semester-to-semester contracts with little job security, minimal or nonexistent raises and moves by the university to cut benefits.Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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If corporate leaders complain about these directives’ effects on their bottom lines, Trump’s team could force CISA to scale back its use of this authority.Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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With fans begging for the Ngannou vs. Jones bout, Davis speaks on what imaginary hurdles are present that are keeping this fight from occurring.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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As the revolt rocked the country, Naila begged her sister to return to Riyadh.Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of fans from all over the world tuned in to these unofficial livestreams every night of the tour, commenting, screaming, and searching for Swift Easter eggs together — and thus creating a sense of community and joy rivaled only by the vibes of an actual concert.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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This clearly crushes Lee, who screams furiously at Eugene, though his words are rendered inaudible amid the trip—Lee cannot make his voice heard.Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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If your symptoms bother you, affect your quality of life, or interfere with your daily functioning, your healthcare provider can help.Jess Sims, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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Dodgers Plaschke: Baseball fans can whine, but there’s nothing wrong with the way the Dodgers are winning Dec. 4, 2024 Plate discipline has also been a strength for Conforto, who drew 84 walks in each of the 2018 and 2019 seasons for the Mets.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Loughlin should show respect, not expect special privileges and not whine about her case.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Hegseth, like Gaetz, is dogged by allegations, often anonymous, of personal misconduct.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Dec. 2024
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This dogged journey spawns further exodus from the land of steady tradition, something the director tackles vigorously as the plot meets at the fragile intersection between honoring heritage and forging a singular modern existence, a familiar existential conundrum.Holly Jones, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Nag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nag. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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