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
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Virginia law prohibits the unlawful use of the information provided on the Virginia Sex Offender Registry for purposes of intimidating or harassing an individual listed on the registry.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Some of this is holding buildings hostage, making threats against other students, especially harassing Jewish students.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Cornett appears to be the victim of a vicious and false internet rumor that resulted in her being overwhelmed with harassing texts and voice mails, barely able to leave her dorm room, having to switch to online classes, and getting her family house Swatted.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In August 2024, police responded to a domestic disturbance call from Rodriguez’s ex-girlfriend, who said that Rodriguez had been stalking and harassing her since the end of their relationship, according to a statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Greene, who was married to the far-right politician for nearly 30 years, was caught on camera harassing the three women in a mall parking lot in Alpharetta, just north of Atlanta.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
At the top of the witness list, which came in alphabetical order, is Aidan Kearney, a local news blogger who was charged with harassing and intimidating witnesses during the first trial.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Richmond scored 16 points on 6-10 shooting from the field and pulled down five offensive rebounds, harassing the Red Storm on the glass.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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People experiencing homelessness have frequently camped in the area, using or selling drugs and at times harassing residents living and working nearby, according to emails between eight business owners and Boise officials, obtained by the Idaho Statesman through a public records request.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Virginia law prohibits the unlawful use of the information provided on the Virginia Sex Offender Registry for purposes of intimidating or harassing an individual listed on the registry.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Some of this is holding buildings hostage, making threats against other students, especially harassing Jewish students.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Cornett appears to be the victim of a vicious and false internet rumor that resulted in her being overwhelmed with harassing texts and voice mails, barely able to leave her dorm room, having to switch to online classes, and getting her family house Swatted.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In August 2024, police responded to a domestic disturbance call from Rodriguez’s ex-girlfriend, who said that Rodriguez had been stalking and harassing her since the end of their relationship, according to a statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Greene, who was married to the far-right politician for nearly 30 years, was caught on camera harassing the three women in a mall parking lot in Alpharetta, just north of Atlanta.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
At the top of the witness list, which came in alphabetical order, is Aidan Kearney, a local news blogger who was charged with harassing and intimidating witnesses during the first trial.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Richmond scored 16 points on 6-10 shooting from the field and pulled down five offensive rebounds, harassing the Red Storm on the glass.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassing
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Through it all, the Jurassic Park franchise continued to break new ground, surprising and captivating audiences with fresh, new and unexpected developments in each installment, made all the more vivid, realistic and frightening with the latest in CGI and believable acting.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 July 2025
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Perhaps most frightening of all is the fact that, in rural areas, such calamity occurs before any official help can arrive.—
Jessica Pishko,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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Josh — Earnings season is super annoying for trend-following investment strategies.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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After witnesses identified him as the man who made the gestures, he was arrested and booked into Santa Clara County jail on charges of contacting a minor with intent to commit a lewd act and annoying or molesting a child.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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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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Disease relies on a variety of pestiferous vectors for the transmission of infective bacteria.—
Rebecca Kreston,
Discover Magazine,
31 May 2016
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For an Austin audience, this data center conflict resonates with a chilling familiarity.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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Months later, they were spotted chilling and having fun in their box at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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On July 4, Venus enters the lighthearted and inquisitive sign of Gemini, where the love planet encourages everything from variety and exploration to intellectual stimulation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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According To Experts Where To Set Up A Mouse Trap Mice are inquisitive and will investigate anything new, says Owen.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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The filmmakers used the sounds of babies crying to make a scary noise In the film, the bad people go to a bad afterlife, and they’re taken there by creepy, inky shadow things.—
Drew Mackie,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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He’s got that leading-man energy that, for that part, was just super-fun, this very scary, almost James Bond villain, or Mission: Impossible.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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However, that game caught the attention of both the league front office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York because of the alarming number of under bets taken on Rozier’s individual statistical lines.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Now the risk is back on the rise, as an alarming new nuclear age dawns.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For Bertram, whose family winery has roots deep in the terraced vineyards of the valley, the night was a blur of frantic decisions and terrifying uncertainty.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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But this is still grand blockbuster filmmaking: The scene where bombs explode across Gotham is as memorable and terrifying as anything in the series.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Harassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassing. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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