as in to afflict
to cause persistent suffering to
a lingering cold bedeviled me for over a month
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Recent Examples of bedevil
The one thing that has bedeviled the group is the quarterback run.
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Josh Kendall, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Other bilateral and regional problems also bedevil the relationship.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
Defensively, the Seahawks bedeviled Kyler Murray last year (seven sacks, three picks in a two-game sweep) and the Hawks’ D is better now.
—Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
That lapse will bedevil Fed policy makers this coming week and for several meetings thereafter.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
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Josh Kendall, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Other bilateral and regional problems also bedevil the relationship.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
Defensively, the Seahawks bedeviled Kyler Murray last year (seven sacks, three picks in a two-game sweep) and the Hawks’ D is better now.
—Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
That lapse will bedevil Fed policy makers this coming week and for several meetings thereafter.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedevil
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The Eaton and Palisades Fires afflicted every class and demographic group.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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Illness and job losses left Allen Gray vulnerable to a problem that afflicts thousands of Cincinnati seniors.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Those three couples represent a range of partnerships, from young, recently separated parents that are hoping for a reconciliation to longterm partners intent to work through the issues that plague such unions (think power, recognition, respect, money and more).—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Quarterback Dart and running back Skattebo have been plagued by injuries during their rookie seasons, and Daboll has been unable to find consistency in his offense.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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German far-right influencer applies for asylum in US A prominent far-right German activist and influencer is seeking political asylum in the US, arguing she is being persecuted at home for her beliefs.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Langkawi, Malaysia Reuters — The number of people confirmed dead after a boat carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya community sank near the Thailand-Malaysia border rose to 11 on Monday, authorities said, with about 70 people believed to have been on board the capsized vessel.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers continue to be besieged by significant injuries for the second season in a row.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Earth itself is suddenly besieged by an alien invasion.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Edison is the parent company of Southern California Edison and has been beset by worries about liability from the devastating Eaton fire in Los Angeles.—
Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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The carbon market has been beset by shortcomings and subject to accusations of greenwashing, however.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Bedevil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedevil. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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