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Recent Examples of harassed
Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026
For years, Christian clergy who live and work in Jerusalem have reported being frequently spat on, harassed and even physically attacked by Israeli extremists.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 May 2026
In past times of tension and conflict, Iran has at times harassed shipping though the narrows, and during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war, both sides attacked tankers and other vessels, using naval mines to completely shut down traffic at points.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
In past times of tension and conflict, Iran has at times harassed shipping though the narrows, and during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war, both sides attacked tankers and other vessels, using naval mines to completely shut down traffic at points.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
When teachers became the complaint Several cases described teachers discussing their own political views on the latest Israel-Hamas war in ways that state investigators said foreseeably made Jewish students feel uncomfortable, harassed or targeted.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The Broncos beat up, bruised, harassed and downright punished Herbert from the start.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Some writers who criticized Taylor Swift reported that they and their family members had been threatened, harassed, and doxed.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Influencer Anna Sofía Benítez Silvente, known on social media as Anna Bensi, is constantly harassed by Cuba’s political police and was placed under house arrest in March.
—Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Some were harassed and threatened over COVID.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 June 2026
Pratt alleged that volunteers have been bullied, harassed, and have been trying to get Bass’s attention.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
When the third episode opens, Paula is still being harassed by the blackmailer, even though Trevor is dead.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 29 May 2026
So when someone like Duran gets harassed after revealing a mental illness – and then expresses regret for having opened up – an impressionable onlooker could decide that talking about their mental health struggles isn’t worth the risk.
—Scott Parrott, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Green-card holders and American citizens (particularly Puerto Ricans) have been harassed and even detained because of their accents and skin color.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
An Asian family who moved into an upscale south Orange County neighborhood only to be harassed almost nightly for months, prompting neighbors to hold vigil to protect their home.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Adjective
Others were placed under house arrest, harassed or subject to extensive surveillance, or had their passports confiscated, according to prior NPR reporting and the findings of the United Nations and rights groups.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026
For years, Christian clergy who live and work in Jerusalem have reported being frequently spat on, harassed and even physically attacked by Israeli extremists.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 May 2026
In past times of tension and conflict, Iran has at times harassed shipping though the narrows, and during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war, both sides attacked tankers and other vessels, using naval mines to completely shut down traffic at points.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
In past times of tension and conflict, Iran has at times harassed shipping though the narrows, and during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war, both sides attacked tankers and other vessels, using naval mines to completely shut down traffic at points.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
When teachers became the complaint Several cases described teachers discussing their own political views on the latest Israel-Hamas war in ways that state investigators said foreseeably made Jewish students feel uncomfortable, harassed or targeted.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The Broncos beat up, bruised, harassed and downright punished Herbert from the start.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Some writers who criticized Taylor Swift reported that they and their family members had been threatened, harassed, and doxed.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Othered for her femininity and inclination toward the arts, Cox was physically and emotionally harassed by her peers for most of her schooling.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Influencer Anna Sofía Benítez Silvente, known on social media as Anna Bensi, is constantly harassed by Cuba’s political police and was placed under house arrest in March.
—Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Some were harassed and threatened over COVID.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 June 2026
Pratt alleged that volunteers have been bullied, harassed, and have been trying to get Bass’s attention.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
When the third episode opens, Paula is still being harassed by the blackmailer, even though Trevor is dead.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 29 May 2026
So when someone like Duran gets harassed after revealing a mental illness – and then expresses regret for having opened up – an impressionable onlooker could decide that talking about their mental health struggles isn’t worth the risk.
—Scott Parrott, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Green-card holders and American citizens (particularly Puerto Ricans) have been harassed and even detained because of their accents and skin color.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
An Asian family who moved into an upscale south Orange County neighborhood only to be harassed almost nightly for months, prompting neighbors to hold vigil to protect their home.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassed
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In a feature published today, deputy executive editor Yoni Appelbaum examines the tortured debate—inside and outside the academy—over how to tell the American story.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Hunter Biden is mixing it up with admirers and critics on social media, while Jill Biden is rehashing the tortured saga of the last presidential race in a new memoir.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Three people were killed and 20 more people were attacked by bears across at least nine prefectures between April and June 2, according to public broadcaster NHK.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Alabama's relatively new nitrogen gas execution method could inflict a cruel amount of pain and suffering on a death row inmate who says that he'd rather be killed by a firing squad, a federal appeals court has ruled.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The experience left her frustrated.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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It's not intended as a relief valve for frustrated I-70 travelers.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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But muddy conditions led to slop and chaos, and tired out the front-runners after a very fast opening pace, clearing the way for the closer to do his thing.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hannah is perfect as a proxy for the harried viewer—sweet, two-dimensional, as wide-eyed as a Powerpuff Girl but much less feisty.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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By the end of November, Tao, like a harried volunteer coordinator, was writing little Lean code himself, instead focusing on finding tasks for others to do.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Perry wore a floor-length white gown as Trudeau kept his look simple in a white dress shirt and black blazer over matching slacks.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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For both occasions, the Princess Royal wore the hat with yellow outfits.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The eye cream is also formulated with squalane to help soften and calm irritated skin, as well as Argireline peptide, which is so effective at smoothing wrinkles that it’s been called the Botox of skincare.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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The victim, 21-year-old Matt Duffy, said that Dana was irritated by his friends and him riding a jet ski.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Federal pandemic-relief funds were exhausted in 2025.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The forecast shows the trust fund will be exhausted three months earlier than was predicted last year.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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“Harassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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