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had been visibly harassed by the demands of the presidency
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Recent Examples of harassed
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
As The Athletic details, Cornett has been harassed and terrorized, and her privacy repeatedly invaded, over the last five weeks.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Jeters said some residents have been the target of restraining orders by other former inmates in the area who felt harassed, but that the goal is to protest peacefully.
—Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
McAfee could assert that if someone harassed Cornett after watching his show, then the harasser—not McAfee—is at fault.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Her attorney wrote in a filing that Russo left after she was harassed by someone in the program, and her father died the week of the court appearance.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
At night, after work, he was often followed home and harassed by armed vigilantes aligned with the government; on one occasion, his boss at the station slapped him in front of his co-workers.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
Her husband was struck by a car driven by her stalker, and even her elderly mother was harassed at her home in another state.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Separating Musk from Tesla has been challenging for many as owners of the EV vehicles have reported feeling attacked and harassed online by various social media groups.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Butler was incredulous that Curry – harassed by Houston’s long defenders such as Amen Thompson during a three-point, 1-of-10 shooting night – did not get more foul calls.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
As The Athletic details, Cornett has been harassed and terrorized, and her privacy repeatedly invaded, over the last five weeks.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Jeters said some residents have been the target of restraining orders by other former inmates in the area who felt harassed, but that the goal is to protest peacefully.
—Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
McAfee could assert that if someone harassed Cornett after watching his show, then the harasser—not McAfee—is at fault.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Her attorney wrote in a filing that Russo left after she was harassed by someone in the program, and her father died the week of the court appearance.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
At night, after work, he was often followed home and harassed by armed vigilantes aligned with the government; on one occasion, his boss at the station slapped him in front of his co-workers.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
Her husband was struck by a car driven by her stalker, and even her elderly mother was harassed at her home in another state.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Separating Musk from Tesla has been challenging for many as owners of the EV vehicles have reported feeling attacked and harassed online by various social media groups.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassed
Adjective
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The trend comes as many of the young adults of Gen Z — digital natives who came of age during the pandemic — have become frustrated with modern socializing.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Leaders notice when someone can pause—whether stressed, frustrated, anxious or overly excited—and check their emotions before responding.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fourteen years of war have left the country desolate, and its people exhausted; millions have been displaced or were forced to become refugees.—
Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
25 Mar. 2025
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He was hurt, he was exhausted and knew very well the odds of his Pittsburgh Penguins qualifying for the postseason were minimal at best.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This aging champion for the little guy yearns for a fight at every occasion, not aware that his stubbornness and ego have proved to be his undoing, and Washington responds with a harried, vulnerable performance.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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When Noah Wyle reunited with ER producers John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill to make HBO Max’s The Pitt, the plan was to offer a realistic portrayal of healthcare today through the lens of harried pros working in a fictitious Pittsburgh hospital.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Within minutes, even irritated scalps feel noticeably healthier.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Aug. 2025
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Foods and drinks like chicken soup, tea, and popsicles can soothe an irritated throat.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Who gets annoyed when one of them comes to visit us?—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
29 July 2025
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The match Sunday between Britain’s Cameron Norrie and Nicolás Jarry turned into a deliciously passive-aggressive battle, as the Chilean grew increasingly annoyed with how long his opponent was bouncing the ball for between serves.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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An Atchison woman was found guilty of aggravated endangering a child in Leavenworth County court Wednesday in connection to the death of her 18-month-old daughter.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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He was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated manslaughter, two counts of vehicular homicide, evidence tampering and leaving the scene of an accident.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When taking a deeper look at what causes Americans to feel bothered about protesters waving Mexican flags, some clear patterns emerge.—
Loren Collingwood,
The Conversation,
1 July 2025
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While Molloy got over the fear and terror that Colin caused, the dog didn't seem too bothered.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Every batch of ice cream, even those with tested and confirmed recipes, requires a lot of tasting and adjusting.—
Maggie Hiufu Wong,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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But summer back in New York, amid the fug of the city, requires a return to a tested and true formula.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 June 2025
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“Harassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassed. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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