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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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Keegan was visibly frustrated after a low snap on a third-down situation killed the play.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The user is growing frustrated after years of conscious effort to save, only to feel overlooked.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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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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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
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Saleh juggles these dual narrative strands — the troubled movie shoot and Fahmy’s harried personal life — with relative ease, even if there are moments when the plot feels a tad convoluted.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Try not to get irritated if someone checks in on you when expressive Mercury aligns with Mars on August 18.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
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Make sure not to go over any areas that are inflamed or irritated, which can cause bleeding. Rinse your face with a gentle cleanser and proceed with the rest of your skin-care routine.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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But Georgi did not notice much of a difference, and seemed annoyed with his wife.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The detectives are a mix of annoyed and concerned as Alison keeps putting her neck on the line, courting danger.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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While there have been notable declines in other major categories when compared to the first six months of 2024, crimes such as rape and aggravated assaults saw a sharp spike of 47% and 41% respectively in the first half of 2025.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
22 July 2025
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Bautista-Reyes illegally entered the U.S. in 2021 during the Biden administration and was arrested by the Wayne Township, New Jersey, Police Department May 3 for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 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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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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The End Kidney Deaths Act finally offers a tested and reasonable solution.—
Lindsay Gutierrez,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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“Harassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassed. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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