as in to tease
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
He's always badgering me about the dishes.
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as in rabbit
the pelt or fur of a badger
The boutique features a variety of scarfs, including badger, fox, and ermine.
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Recent Examples of badger
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2025
In the late 1980s, Steve had a nasty episode at Harvard, badgered by the politically correct, and unsupported by the university at large.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Feb. 2025
Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
Coffee badgers are often turned in by co-workers who resent having to comply with office attendance directives while others evade them, Nickson said.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Elliott Hill went from badgering a Nike executive for an internship to leading the company four years after retiring.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2025
In the late 1980s, Steve had a nasty episode at Harvard, badgered by the politically correct, and unsupported by the university at large.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
And throughout much of Europe, this custom was associated with animals like bears, badgers and hedgehogs that were beginning to wake from winter hibernation.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
Coffee badgers are often turned in by co-workers who resent having to comply with office attendance directives while others evade them, Nickson said.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for badger
Verb
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Fans of the finger food, made with a tortilla-crumb breading, can look forward to having it year-round, as Taco Bell teased plans to make nuggets part of the permanent menu by 2026.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The trailer also teases a subplot involving a pregnancy between Sue Storm and Reed Richards, possibly hinting at the birth of their son, Franklin Richards, a character with universe-altering powers in Marvel lore.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This mat from Nickel Designs Doormats features a fluffy white rabbit and an adorable pink heart.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Wednesday, April 9 Art and Soul: Adults age 50-plus can make a decorative wooden rabbit from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9 at Community Park – Willow Room 306 at 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Progressive advocates in Massachusetts have been hounding legislators to do something about the Trump administration’s decisions to slash federal funding for a variety of sectors in the state.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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The book is a coming-of-age tale about a music obsessive who traversed the big city, digging through crates, hounding heroes like DJ Stretch Armstrong, and developing a distinct style over the course of countless late-night gigs.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Later Baby Shark and Pinkfong, the name of a pink fox character, ride on SeaWorld attractions.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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Sightings of Bon Secour’s resident nesting sea turtles, endangered Alabama beach mice, more than 350 species of migratory birds, foxes, armadillos, and more are common.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In addition to serving as a living mulch, the spiny hairs on squash leaves are thought to deter raccoons from stealing your sweet corn.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rangers lead numerous hikes and programs under oak trees, through wildflowers and in the habitat of raccoons, coyotes and other wildlife.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, marten populations shot up and the researchers began to see their scat in new areas.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Journal Sentinel,
5 July 2024
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This acquisition will improve the habitat for Wisconsin’s endangered American marten, which has been facing a dwindling habitat.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes,
8 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Smaller animals, like these otters, use the crossings, too.—
Catrin Einhorn,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Fisher-Price soothe ‘n snuggle otter doubles as a soft, snuggly toy and a sound machine.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Like many other animals in the state including bears and beavers, bobcats numbers are steadily increasing.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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In ecosystems, keystone species—like beavers or sea stars—are small but essential.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Badger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/badger. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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