as in killing
to use up all the physical energy of
had been visibly harassed by the demands of the presidency
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as in frightening
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as in annoying
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Recent Examples of harassing
Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Some would argue that there are plenty of other reasons to think that harassing an animal is wrong.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
When a girl in Michigan and her new boyfriend start getting harassing texts from a mysterious stranger, what starts as a little scary becomes deeply weird when the true culprit is discovered.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
According to Dresden police, two men began harassing female passengers on the tram.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
In a statement to PEOPLE, Richards’ divorce attorney Brett Berman denied the allegations and accused Phypers of abusing and harassing the actress.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Antonio Roman, 61, was first accused of harassing his next door neighbors in Ocala nearly four months ago, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release Tuesday.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
Now he's being housed in an individual cell at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, where his fellow inmates are reportedly harassing him night and day.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police is hosting a petition saying Roley is harassing officers.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In a statement to PEOPLE, Richards’ divorce attorney Brett Berman denied the allegations and accused Phypers of abusing and harassing the actress.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Some would argue that there are plenty of other reasons to think that harassing an animal is wrong.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
When a girl in Michigan and her new boyfriend start getting harassing texts from a mysterious stranger, what starts as a little scary becomes deeply weird when the true culprit is discovered.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
According to Dresden police, two men began harassing female passengers on the tram.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
In a statement to PEOPLE, Richards’ divorce attorney Brett Berman denied the allegations and accused Phypers of abusing and harassing the actress.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Antonio Roman, 61, was first accused of harassing his next door neighbors in Ocala nearly four months ago, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release Tuesday.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
Now he's being housed in an individual cell at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, where his fellow inmates are reportedly harassing him night and day.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police is hosting a petition saying Roley is harassing officers.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassing
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The couple is accused of killing their 7-month-old son despite the fact that authorities have yet to find the infant's remains.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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After killing Martin, Lawson poured gasoline on the dead man's body and his surroundings before leaving the scene, according to police.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, Lorraine has taught Judy to ward off her frightening visions by using a nursery rhyme, effectively teaching her to suppress her dark side.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That's really frightening because people can be really cruel and that's dangerous.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For those with allergies, these particles can be inhaled and trigger annoying symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose, or itchy eyes.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nadaly Cordless Vacuum Run the lightweight vacuum over hard floors and carpets to suck up dirt, dust, crumbs, and other debris — without an annoying cord to trail.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The friends were both wearing some form of American flag on their outfits and were visiting from Syracuse, New York.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The style is perfect for wearing into the cooler months, as it can easily be layered over cozy knits.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Structured as entries in Emily’s field journal, the novel lays out her aims, her curmudgeonly nature and her pestiferous relationship with one Wendell Bambleby — a charismatic fellow researcher and sometime rival who Emily suspects is a fairy himself.—
Amal El-Mohtar,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2023
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The whole event was lousy with pestiferous Bible-banging.—
Charles P. Pierce,
Esquire,
12 Dec. 2017
Verb
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So people shouldn’t swim against the current, which puts them at risk of tiring out.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wan’s eye for spooky set pieces is even sharper here; The Conjuring 2 boasts the most chilling scene in the franchise.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Over time, exposure to the elements has left the dolls dirty and worn, with peeling paint on their faces, tattered clothing, missing eyes, and no hair, creating a chilling and eerie atmosphere.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The world’s first inkjet printer Rune Elmqvist was an inquisitive person.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Aug. 2025
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The short clip shows the pup, named Millie, inquisitive about a large ant on the carpet before deliberately stomping on it, and then performing the most unexpected of follow-up actions—eating it.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Harassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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