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as in chased
to go after or on the track of
after the scandal came to light, the politician was hounded by reporters night and day
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as in urged
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
kept hounding his mother to let him drive her car until she gave in
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Recent Examples of hounded
Whether or not Freddy deserved to be hounded off the internet didn’t really matter.
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Will Oremus,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Goldberg, on the other hand, hounded Freedman with questions, asking about every material used in every step of the process.
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Jesse Armas,
Curbed,
16 June 2026
Even Arnett recounted a moment where she was hounded by photographers on her way to the Monster-in-Law set, only contributing to her level of stress.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Clark, often hounded by Lecan, finished the half at 5 for 9, good for 12 points, with four assists and three turnovers.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Brunson was bumped, covered and hounded by San Antonio’s arsenal of young defensive-minded guards.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
And so, hounded by creditors and distressed by mounting debts, the remaining family had to leave their formerly genteel surroundings for the gritty, unsentimental shadows of the Yoshiwara.
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Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Waterhouse and Pattinson have chosen not to share their daughter’s name or face publicly but are hounded by paparazzi trying to capture them.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Well, formerly of Wolves (he was hounded out in December after fan protests).
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Will Oremus,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Goldberg, on the other hand, hounded Freedman with questions, asking about every material used in every step of the process.
—
Jesse Armas,
Curbed,
16 June 2026
Even Arnett recounted a moment where she was hounded by photographers on her way to the Monster-in-Law set, only contributing to her level of stress.
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Clark, often hounded by Lecan, finished the half at 5 for 9, good for 12 points, with four assists and three turnovers.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Brunson was bumped, covered and hounded by San Antonio’s arsenal of young defensive-minded guards.
—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
And so, hounded by creditors and distressed by mounting debts, the remaining family had to leave their formerly genteel surroundings for the gritty, unsentimental shadows of the Yoshiwara.
—
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Waterhouse and Pattinson have chosen not to share their daughter’s name or face publicly but are hounded by paparazzi trying to capture them.
—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Well, formerly of Wolves (he was hounded out in December after fan protests).
—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hounded
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Achraf Hakimi looked to have another opportunity to take an open shot on goal in the 54th minute, until Dutch defender Micky van de Ven chased him down and made a risky tackle in the goal box.
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Kids whose families had been chased out of half of Europe started the picture studios, the scrap yards that became fortunes, and eventually the software companies that created a whole new world of ones and zeros.
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The union’s chief negotiator urged Newsom and the state’s other leaders to include a raise for SEIU Local 1000 employees in light of the state’s relatively strong budget.
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Democratic campaign committees also urged the Supreme Court to uphold the caps.
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Ground units responded, and when one driver failed to yield, officers briefly pursued the vehicle before terminating the chase because of safety concerns.
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Nothing should be ruled out, but this is not something that has been actively pursued by James to this point, according to a source.
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On Saturday night, with Karl-Anthony Towns and OG nagged by foul trouble and the bench players struggling, Brunson refused to give in.
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But his promise to visit Bolduc’s widow nagged at him.
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Researchers tracked nearly 1 million students who enrolled in 86 public colleges in Texas, starting in the 2008-09 academic year.
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Ships tracked making the crossing along the coast of Oman included a mix of cargo vessels and tankers, many bound for Oman's Shinos port, while others were broadcasting destinations including Singapore, India and Malaysia.
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Rodriguez’s career has been dogged by injuries, limiting him to 261 career snaps.
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Putting those questions up front helps avoid the tenant frustrations that have dogged parts of the industry as operators expand, contract or change hands.
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Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
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The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
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Yet, the same people who begged for this opportunity for years suddenly want to police the moment.
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Up to this point, Ruthye has begged Supergirl to help her exact revenge on Krem, which the heroine has refused, so the alignment of their goals ends up a convenient happenstance.
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“Hounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hounded. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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