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
Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Microsoft is upping the pressure on users to move to Windows 11, with new nags that seemingly won’t stop.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Plus, if you’re constantly nagged by pesky mosquitos and other flying critters, scoop up this outdoor bug zapper to rid your space of bugs for good.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Darius Dotch has been invariably impressive on area stages over the past several years, but he’s handicapped by Shider making Hines’ husband a one-note nag.
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The one nagging doubt about him is his durability.
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Their horse-bit hardware gives them an upscale look that pairs well with work and casual outfits alike.—
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Visitors can attend shows for cattle, swine, goats, sheep, horses, donkeys and poultry.—
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Crime Stoppers is urging the public not to approach the suspect, who should be considered armed and dangerous.—
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Pink and black, a similar color pairing, is one that Gage urges steering clear of in this day and age.—
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Later, the state spent $6 million to seal the brick building, after state workers complained of respiratory ailments and asthma.—
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Although older drivers are certainly more sensitive to nocturnal blasts of light, drivers in their 20s and 30s also complained about the overall brightness of some vehicles.—
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As a kid in Rochester, New York, Kane begged his parents for a dollar to play.—
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While eating at the restaurant with her parents, Black begged for her own tasty drink and the bartender whipped one up, naming it after her.—
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Hearing the Creature screaming his name, Victor turns back.—
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For all the talk about home-field advantage and the Bears needing their fans to scream 20 percent louder and be 30 percent drunker than usual, past precedent shows that won’t matter much.—
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Take a seat on an icy throne—the cold never bothered you anyway.—
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Don’t bother wasting your money—using it more than once a day won’t yield ‘better’ or faster results.—
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Illinois Republicans have turned whining into an artform.—
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First came Notre Dame whining over missing out on a College Football Playoff invite.—
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Pet Food The internet at large may suggest using cat or dog food to feed birds in a pinch.—
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The Police Department has long been dogged by accusations of racial discrimination against Black officers in its ranks.—
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“Nag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nag. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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