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Recent Examples of aggro Not going to lie, seeing Cohutta go full aggro in stealing Casey was seriously … hot? Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2021 The comic was previously adapted by Zack Snyder into a 2009 feature film, and like anything Snyder-adjacent, his aggro-broseph Watchmen has its loud defenders. Darren Franich, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2019 Winston’s pretty game for this, even though Monty could not be more aggro in this moment. Kaitlin Reilly, refinery29.com, 24 Aug. 2019 Taylor seems to be calling out this aggro tweeter, and asking them WTF their problem is. Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, 17 June 2019 Think of that drop as a proof-of-concept: if the aggro hypebeasts were into it, maybe the rest of us casual sneaker fans might be, too. Tyler Watamanuk, GQ, 14 Dec. 2017 Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Donald Trump’s communications director was Trumpism distilled, so pure a concentrate of wocka-wocka salesmanship and aggro preening that the West Wing could contain him for only so long. Katy Waldman, Slate Magazine, 31 July 2017 Usually clad in something black and skintight, the bleach blonde clipper made a compelling case for the aggro-chic minimalism that was percolating on the runways at the time. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 July 2017 The band, experimental from the start, has pushed its sound a few different directions over the years—proggy and aggro on 2014’s The Hunting Party, EDM-adjacent prettiness for this year’s One More Light—and Bennington adapted to all of it. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggro
Noun
  • Gottlieb went on to clearly express frustration on being the number four No. 1 seed selected.
    Allison Smith, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • In one post, a former colleague expresses frustration that the book seems to take credit for his efforts at the company.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Avantree Cord Organizer $7 at Amazon Cord clutter is a universal travel headache.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
  • While blazes like this one can be a major headache for people, fire is also a critical part of South Florida’s ecosystem — particularly the Everglades.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • However, there is a chance that users may experience: Mild irritation Redness Breakouts Another Way to Boost Collagen in the Skin Using a topical collagen mask is not the only way to boost collagen in the skin.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
  • For example, Stoddard recommends applying a hydrating serum before a retinol to help absorb the product into your skin, and to help aid with potential dryness and irritation.
    Claire Sullivan, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In a meeting that month which Dahl recorded, Turner referred to Williams as a nuisance who had already been dealt with.
    Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
  • However, residents argue that the alligator, who had been sunning beside a pond on the property for more than a decade, was not a nuisance but that his fate was in fact decided by the new management, who thought the wild animal posed a risk to residents.
    Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In that moment of grief and exhaustion, something shifted.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Each situation is unique but these conversations can have a huge impact on the experience of grief, leaving us with no regrets or words unsaid.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In the past two seasons, the Nuggets have been a thorn in the Lakers' side, being eliminated by Denver in the playoffs.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Property taxes are a thorn in the side of homeowners.
    Maddie McGay, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Being famous, especially as A-list as the Pauls, surely has its annoyances – one’s privacy is effectively gone.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
  • DeSantis quickly made amends after he was walloped in Iowa, but his annoyance with Donalds (who endorsed Trump early on over the governor) erupted the day before Donalds announced his bid for governor.
    Marc Caputo, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Some Tesla shareholders have expressed worry about the situation.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Last Friday, James Bergeron, the acting under secretary at the Education Department, sent a letter to colleges attempting to allay their worries about the layoffs.
    Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Aggro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggro. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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