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as in frightening
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as in annoying
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as in killing
to use up all the physical energy of
had been visibly harassed by the demands of the presidency
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Recent Examples of harassing
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Virginia law prohibits the unlawful use of the information provided on the Virginia Sex Offender Registry for purposes of intimidating or harassing an individual listed on the registry.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Some of this is holding buildings hostage, making threats against other students, especially harassing Jewish students.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Cornett appears to be the victim of a vicious and false internet rumor that resulted in her being overwhelmed with harassing texts and voice mails, barely able to leave her dorm room, having to switch to online classes, and getting her family house Swatted.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In August 2024, police responded to a domestic disturbance call from Rodriguez’s ex-girlfriend, who said that Rodriguez had been stalking and harassing her since the end of their relationship, according to a statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Greene, who was married to the far-right politician for nearly 30 years, was caught on camera harassing the three women in a mall parking lot in Alpharetta, just north of Atlanta.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
At the top of the witness list, which came in alphabetical order, is Aidan Kearney, a local news blogger who was charged with harassing and intimidating witnesses during the first trial.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Richmond scored 16 points on 6-10 shooting from the field and pulled down five offensive rebounds, harassing the Red Storm on the glass.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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People experiencing homelessness have frequently camped in the area, using or selling drugs and at times harassing residents living and working nearby, according to emails between eight business owners and Boise officials, obtained by the Idaho Statesman through a public records request.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Virginia law prohibits the unlawful use of the information provided on the Virginia Sex Offender Registry for purposes of intimidating or harassing an individual listed on the registry.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Some of this is holding buildings hostage, making threats against other students, especially harassing Jewish students.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Cornett appears to be the victim of a vicious and false internet rumor that resulted in her being overwhelmed with harassing texts and voice mails, barely able to leave her dorm room, having to switch to online classes, and getting her family house Swatted.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In August 2024, police responded to a domestic disturbance call from Rodriguez’s ex-girlfriend, who said that Rodriguez had been stalking and harassing her since the end of their relationship, according to a statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Greene, who was married to the far-right politician for nearly 30 years, was caught on camera harassing the three women in a mall parking lot in Alpharetta, just north of Atlanta.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
At the top of the witness list, which came in alphabetical order, is Aidan Kearney, a local news blogger who was charged with harassing and intimidating witnesses during the first trial.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Richmond scored 16 points on 6-10 shooting from the field and pulled down five offensive rebounds, harassing the Red Storm on the glass.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassing
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In the episode, O'Dowd and Jones play Mike and Amanda, respectively, a couple living a happy and simple life until Amanda suffers a frightening medical emergency and passes out.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Jaylen Wells broke his right wrist after a frightening fall in Tuesday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Few things are as annoying as a vacuum cleaner that leaves a strip of dust by the baseboards and in the corners.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ding-dong ditched … well into adulthood—one person rang a neighbor's doorbell repeatedly just to be annoying.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Structured as entries in Emily’s field journal, the novel lays out her aims, her curmudgeonly nature and her pestiferous relationship with one Wendell Bambleby — a charismatic fellow researcher and sometime rival who Emily suspects is a fairy himself.—
Amal El-Mohtar,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2023
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Disease relies on a variety of pestiferous vectors for the transmission of infective bacteria.—
Rebecca Kreston,
Discover Magazine,
31 May 2016
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But the vampires’ descent on the juke joint ups the suspense and becomes genuinely scary, at first with the unsettling charm of their ancient leader, Remmick (Jack O’Connell, chilling), and eventually the brutal carnage of their siege.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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This will have a chilling effect for founders and innovators in the crypto/digital asset space looking to build infrastructure, particularly involving privacy preserving technology.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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An inquisitive crowd was lined up down the Leonard Street sidewalk, where performers dressed in rose gold dresses welcomed guests into the annual Tribeca Ball.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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In the coming years, across sectors, curious and inquisitive individuals who demonstrate strong learning agility, and an ability to fuse human and machine skills will become top talent.—
Amanda Kavanagh | This Column was created by Jobbio,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The frontman proved expressive and animated despite serious hearing issues that sidelined him for a few scary years, and a voice that, understandably, doesn’t always have the sustain and power of earlier days.—
Katherine Turman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Stocks have outperformed cash, bonds, and inflation by a wide margin over the long term despite many setbacks, many much scarier than tariffs or recession.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The damage the Trump administration has done to science in a few short months is both well documented and incalculable, but in recent days that assault has taken an alarming twist.—
Brian Barrett,
Wired News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In 112 appearances since, Montero has 107 strikeouts and an alarming 50 walks and 19 homers in 112 games.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The teaser trailer showcases the epic highs and lows of professional football, with a focus on the lows, as all of this looks terrifying.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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The teaser does feature a glimpse at Calypso, the man who hosts the tournament, as well as a signature laugh from Sweet Tooth the terrifying clown.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Harassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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