1
as in to plague
to cause persistent suffering to
he's been beset by a lack of self-confidence virtually his entire life
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2
as in to attack
to take sudden, violent action against
the unsuspecting tourists were suddenly beset by robbers
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Recent Examples of beset
Trump had to deal with frustrations like these during his first term, when he was often checked and handled by career politicians and beset by press leaks from anonymous staffers, and faced constant backlash from the media and Silicon Valley.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
An Islamic State affiliate killed more than 40 churchgoers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region already beset by government clashes with a separate rebel group.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
It is hoped none has the problems that beset the apartments on Sycamore Drive.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The stay was anticipated to be for one to two weeks, but the spacecraft was beset by problems that eventually led to the Starliner's return to Earth without the crew due to safety concerns.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
An Islamic State affiliate killed more than 40 churchgoers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region already beset by government clashes with a separate rebel group.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
It is hoped none has the problems that beset the apartments on Sycamore Drive.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The stay was anticipated to be for one to two weeks, but the spacecraft was beset by problems that eventually led to the Starliner's return to Earth without the crew due to safety concerns.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beset
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No mysteries plagued Preller this summer as far as which Padres positions needed upgrades ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Microbes could be redesigned to remediate poisonous perchlorates that plague the soil, opening the way for Eden-like gardens across expanding oases, and releasing oxygen in the process to slowly build up the atmosphere.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Vera Institute's advocacy arm Vera Action, for example, assessed that the the GOP spent more than $1 billion attacking Democrats on crime and immigration in 2024, while Democrats spent roughly $319 million on advertisements that played up their public safety records.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Cardi also dropped a trailer for the album, showing her inside a house as crows swarm and attack her mansion.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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The risk and harms of AMD increase after age 65, but bright lights afflict younger people, too.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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The alleged shooter, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura, reportedly carried a three-page note with him that referred to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease that has afflicted athletes, and referenced a former NFL player, Terry Long, who died by suicide in 2005.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 July 2025
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The reigning 100-meter world champion sprinter also issued an apology to her boyfriend after allegedly assaulting him in a Seattle airport.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The passenger did not physically assault anyone on the aircraft, and no injuries were reported, according to police.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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In late-night filings Thursday, the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office pushed back on recent framing by Combs’ lawyers portraying him as persecuted.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Open Doors is a global Christian charity which supports and speaks up for Christians persecuted for their faith.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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While raiding the minibar at your hotel could probably contribute to bags under your eyes, the Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles‘s new amenity is a fridge full of products to make your face look great instead.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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In 2011, federal agents raided the shantytown and made dozens of arrests.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile experts have warned that famine could soon take hold of El-Fasher, a city in western Sudan that has been besieged for more than two years.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Trump and his team described the U.S. capital as besieged by chaos, and eager to be overrun by law enforcement.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
11 Aug. 2025
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Both women complained profusely to me about it before storming out.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Dolphins sideline erupted, with may offensive teammates storming the corner of the field to celebrate with Eskridge, including wide receivers coach Robert Prince, exuberant for one of his players.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Beset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beset. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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