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as in sucker
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a camera bug who loves taking candid shots at fairs and festivals
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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
I can't go to work today because I've caught some bug that's going around
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as in psychopath
a person having or showing a severely disordered or abnormal state of mind
a bug with a fascination for committing arson
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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
these incessant phone calls are really starting to bug me
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as in to bother
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
I hate to bug you, but could you help me move this table?
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Recent Examples of bug
Paul Stovell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The wreck was like a bug on the wall, a jumbly shape splayed on the abyssal plain.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
Though, the very slight lag between your fingers hitting the keys and the sound coming out of the speakers bugged me.
—Terrence O’Brien, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Open-source partners who also manage and maintain the OSS themselves can fix bugs and issues that their users need to be addressed.
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Although, one of them is already bugging me about it.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for bug
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Ordinarily, getting offended by a Bill Burr joke is a sucker’s game.Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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And get stranded with a big band in Europe, and some sucker is gonna come talk to me about sellin’ out.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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But though ruthlessly efficient at killing off some frog species, the fungus is highly vulnerable to heat: Temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius (about 85 degrees Fahrenheit) slow disease progression.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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The agency’s $48 billion budget funds medical research on cancers, vaccines and other diseases through competitive grants to researchers at institutions throughout the nation.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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This is especially true as conversations around mental health have questioned the sensationalizing spectacle of the sociopath and psychopath.Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
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While the bleak original was satisfied with the explanation that Patrick and Karin are simply psychopaths, the American version naturally needs to find a deeper reason for their crimes.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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Examples of structural issues include being easily annoyed by other people’s demands and stories about their daily activities.Courtney Smith, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The report said the mailings annoyed and confused some voters.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jeff Beal, owner of the Cigar Vault, said the business uses a ventilation system that recycles the air, so patrons of nearby businesses should not be bothered by the cigar smoke.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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They cannot be bothered with solving the day-to-day needs-to-survive of their charges.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Here, a few suggestions for the art lovers on your list.Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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After eight years of serving as a vibrant hub for coffee lovers, Irene’s will be closing on Nov. 24.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Summary Ginger has been used for hundreds of years to treat various ailments, including pain, nausea, digestive issues, and more.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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And most carried three pill bottles or more for various chronic ailments.Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Sulfur dioxide, a toxic gas emitted during volcanic eruptions, can irritate the respiratory system, the eyes and skin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Ty Roush, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, their acid can sometimes irritate a sore throat.Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Bug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bug. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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