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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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Critics of the administration’s tactics, including former Homeland Security officials, said the White House’s strategy boils down to frightening immigrants into leaving on their own.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The frightening incident unfolded aboard Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas cruise ship on June 8.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Mow At Convenient Times There's nothing quite as annoying as enjoying a peaceful slumber on Saturday morning, only to wake up to the sound of a roaring lawn mower.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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There’s nothing more annoying than a show about waiting for something to happen.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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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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The opening chords of the horror are chilling, and by the end it’s all crescendoed into a symphony of pain, survival, and heart.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
8 June 2025
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This adaptation doesn’t shy away from the novella’s chilling themes.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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While Gemini is curious, inquisitive and communicative, Virgo is preoccupied with the need for order, cohesion and productivity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Luke Breed: Beagle Age: 2 years Luke is a super smart and inquisitive dog with a gentle soul.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Make that the second scariest, as Claire’s antics bring another menacing character into their lives, when her dealer, Jackie (Domhnall Gleeson), shows up at Echo Valley looking for 10 grand in heroin.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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There are many different ways to do that, and most of them are scary.—
Thomas E. Ricks
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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What’s perhaps more alarming is that this quantity-over-quality ethos has bled into Swift’s new studio albums.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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This form is less common and can be more alarming in appearance, as the detachment begins in an area that typically remains firmly attached.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
7 June 2025
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More: Ukraine drone attack shows familiar-looking drones can be terrifying weapons How does the Pentagon, which spends nearly a trillion dollars a year on defense, have such a vulnerability?—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Everyone's fighting power is so terrifying, but the only thing missing is the XBOX robe...—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Harassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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