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as in frightening
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as in annoying
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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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Recent Examples of harassing
Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
In July 2022, Avalos was convicted of felony stalking in Dakota County, Minnesota, after repeatedly contacting and harassing a victim in violation of state law.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The only other item on the ballot in this election is in Poway’s District 2, where voters will decide whether to recall City Councilmember Tony Blain, who is accused of harassing and bullying residents.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
The 66-year-old Charleston native is accused of threatening the president and West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, as well as harassing and threatening communications via a computer, news station WCHS reported, citing a criminal complaint filed at the Kanawha County Magistrate Court.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Google’s powerful and freely available AI models have helped fuel the rise of AI content, some of which is aimed at spreading misinformation and harassing individuals.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2025
The murder occurred on Lorincz's porch, where Owens arrived in search of answers as to why Lorincz had been relentlessly harassing her children.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Suspect has prior kidnapping allegations Family and friends had alerted police that unknown individuals had allegedly been harassing Scott on the phone in the days prior to her disappearance.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Toczylowski declined to comment on whether King is linked to the alleged harassing phone calls.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Kleinstreuer, who subsequently received harassing messages and death threats online, has required security protection.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
In July 2022, Avalos was convicted of felony stalking in Dakota County, Minnesota, after repeatedly contacting and harassing a victim in violation of state law.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The only other item on the ballot in this election is in Poway’s District 2, where voters will decide whether to recall City Councilmember Tony Blain, who is accused of harassing and bullying residents.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
The 66-year-old Charleston native is accused of threatening the president and West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, as well as harassing and threatening communications via a computer, news station WCHS reported, citing a criminal complaint filed at the Kanawha County Magistrate Court.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Google’s powerful and freely available AI models have helped fuel the rise of AI content, some of which is aimed at spreading misinformation and harassing individuals.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2025
The murder occurred on Lorincz's porch, where Owens arrived in search of answers as to why Lorincz had been relentlessly harassing her children.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Suspect has prior kidnapping allegations Family and friends had alerted police that unknown individuals had allegedly been harassing Scott on the phone in the days prior to her disappearance.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Toczylowski declined to comment on whether King is linked to the alleged harassing phone calls.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassing
Adjective
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But the trailer also offers a glimpse a frightening car crash that derails their career and life plans.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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There were no spooky increases at the pumps or frightening fuel costs this Halloween.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For Blashill, the Blackhawks’ identity is being really, really annoying.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Sharon is extremely annoying, but my heart does break for her a tiny bit here.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gerard Damiano was a smart guy, a hairdresser from the Bronx who directed Deep Throat and the follow-up, Devil in Miss Jones, which were killing it at the box office, high up on Variety’s Top 50 list of the highestgrossing films.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The storm was the deadliest typhoon to hit the country this year, killing at least 114 people, with many more reported missing — most in Cebu province, a tourist hotspot.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 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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Two men sat on either side of her, one in a hat with WHO RESCUED WHO stitched across it and the other wearing a pearl-button shirt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Madden brought an '80s rocker vibe to show, wearing a skull on his belt and a bandana on his head.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Army nurse Holley Lynn James' disappearance in 2008 would set off a chilling investigation that would unravel into a case marked by fire, secrets and deception.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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One student asked what the justices would say to those who feel Kirk’s shooting had a chilling effect on conservative speech on campus.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Joking aside—or, maybe not—the truth is this is definitely a different kind of character for Duchovny, who’s known for playing more inquisitive men like The X-Files’ Fox Mulder.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
23 Oct. 2025
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Babies also have new behaviors, from a playful and inquisitive Diplodocus to a more timid Moros Intrepidus.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This constant barrage overshadows the self-care experience, hijacking my focus and frankly, tiring me out.—
Caelan McMichael,
Allure,
7 Oct. 2025
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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
Cite this Entry
“Harassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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