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
Both mother and daughter reflect on the troubles besetting their own family, as the mother tries to write a novel.
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Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But she would probably never get used to middle-aged men beset by the same giddiness as all those preteens, just as eager to stand next to her boy.
—New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Rowdy protests on the streets of Venice The event has also been beset by multiple large, public demonstrations in the streets of Venice.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 9 May 2026
The 45-mile Delta Conveyance tunnel, which would funnel water via the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to farms and cities in Southern California, has been beset by delays due to litigation over environmental concerns and other regulatory challenges.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
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Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But she would probably never get used to middle-aged men beset by the same giddiness as all those preteens, just as eager to stand next to her boy.
—New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Rowdy protests on the streets of Venice The event has also been beset by multiple large, public demonstrations in the streets of Venice.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 9 May 2026
The 45-mile Delta Conveyance tunnel, which would funnel water via the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to farms and cities in Southern California, has been beset by delays due to litigation over environmental concerns and other regulatory challenges.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beset
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Despite that underlying tension, kids play on the street outside while the large family has a dynamic like any other — noisily squabbling, joking, or in the case of the matriarchal grandmother, Mariam (Hiam Abbass), preparing a meal in a kitchen plagued by constant utility outages.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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That's still an incredible class, especially considering the doldrums that have plagued the UCLA football program for the past decade plus.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Meanwhile, supporters insist their goal is not to attack a student, but to defend women’s sports.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Both sides accuse the other of intentionally attacking civilian targets.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Cholera, a waterborne bacterial disease, has unleashed a perilous wave across southern Africa, with active outbreaks currently afflicting five countries in southern and central Africa.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Nelson’s grandmother was afflicted with dementia at the time of first reading the novel while Miller Rogen’s mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at just 55 years old.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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In 2025, another woman accused McGregor of assaulting her in a men’s restroom at the Kaseya Center after Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 9, 2023.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Now, he's pardoned all of these people, despite the fact that they were convicted of violently assaulting police officers, conspiring to overthrow the government of the United States in seditious conspiracy, and so on.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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My parents were supporters of the anti-apartheid movement and various family members were persecuted for being so also.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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When hunted, poisoned, and persecuted, the coyotes scattered and regrouped, their numbers surging a hundred-fold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Fish arcades are increasingly rare in Charlotte since the Supreme Court’s ruling shut many down, but police have raided locations operating illegally in recent years.—
Jeff A. Chamer
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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With such a dominating presence in the first three seasons of the PWHL, the Frost brass expects their roster to be raided.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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His most recent drama, Evil Does Not Exist, examined the natural world as besieged by modern industry.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The Liberty sought a repeat victory in 2025 but was besieged by injuries and ultimately lost in the playoffs to the Mercury; Jones, the 2024 WNBA Finals MVP, injured her ankle and missed numerous games, while guard/forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton suffered a knee injury.—
Yohana Desta,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
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Manzo was 21 when gunmen stormed an Uruapan nightclub not far from his mother’s dress shop and rolled five human heads onto the dance floor.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS MOB CHAOS — Soccer fans storm field in 22 minutes flat, forcing players to flee for their lives.—
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FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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“Beset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beset. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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