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as in clash
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
the moment the police arrived, the hassle broke up, and no one was seriously injured
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as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
had a huge hassle with an airline representative before she got her ticket refunded
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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
it's a hassle to find a parking space downtown
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as in to taunt
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
a small group of jeering protesters hassled the politically active singer at every appearance she made
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
constantly hassled with the chef over the need to cook pork thoroughly
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Recent Examples of hassle
David G.w. Birch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
An integrated light sensor that can automatically turn on at dusk and off at dawn as needed without hassle.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Sam Lee, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
All-in-ones are good desktop choices for people who don't want to hassle with cable management, and Dell's Inspiron line are reliable contenders.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The ability to move money around without hassle will undoubtedly reshape the global financial system, because stablecoins are about more than making payments cheaper for supermarkets or easier for small businesses in other countries.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
An integrated light sensor that can automatically turn on at dusk and off at dawn as needed without hassle.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Verb
Brighton looked dangerous in build-up and created chances from it all game, but on this occasion, they were crowded out in midfield, with Nico hassling Joao Pedro and nicking the ball away for Savinho to recover and break before Omar Marmoush won a penalty.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
All-in-ones are good desktop choices for people who don't want to hassle with cable management, and Dell's Inspiron line are reliable contenders.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hassle
Noun
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But policing experts say the aggressive approach is provoking unnecessarily dangerous encounters.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Plant, then 18, had a brief but powerful encounter with the princess that sparked her lifelong mission to honor Diana’s legacy.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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In many ways, the game might offer a blueprint for the quarterfinal clash against Paris Saint-Germain.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Speaking in a press conference ahead of his team’s Club World Cup round-of-16 clash with Benfica in Charlotte, Maresca voiced a similar sentiment.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Before the dispute, the Shinawatras and the Huns of Cambodia — two of Southeast Asia’s most influential political dynasties — had enjoyed close personal relations for decades.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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The dispute has influenced Paramount’s approach to a lawsuit accusing it of deceptively editing an interview with Kamala Harris.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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Some headaches are related to muscle tension and can be triggered by stress.9 Hot showers or baths promote relaxation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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These can seem like a real headache for a sole trader who does not have an HR department to take care of all this for them.—
Peter Boolkah,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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For the last 15 years, Chicago’s drill rap scene has often led to fatal gun violence as rival artists trade insults and threats through their lyrics and social media taunts.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
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Both organizations claimed Hinton taunted deputies at his arraignment.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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As officials bickered over who had the right to investigate, the crime scene was overrun by gawkers who pocketed souvenirs and tampered with crucial evidence — including an unknown man’s handkerchief, a pair of glasses and the gun used in the murder.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Trump withdrew his nomination of Isaacman as the president bickered with Musk in the waning days of the billionaire's formal involvement with the White House.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Could a Stronger Federal System Have Prevented the Texas Disaster and is this even the question to ask? America’s approach to disaster relief has long been one of the recurring skirmishes in the larger political theatre of governance.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Yet Villa were short of cash and the lack of financial headroom brought skirmishes with profit and sustainability rules (PSR).—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Social Security has become a lightening rod for controversy since Trump’s inauguration in January.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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The marketing department has been working up a list of areas where crime in the streets is highest, and will target special efforts on Death Wish there, hoping to stir up the kind of controversy that will get people to the box office.—
Andrew Tobias,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
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“Hassle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hassle. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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