1
as in encounters
a brief clash between enemies or rivals
the best way to avoid hassles with those aggressive panhandlers is to ignore them
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2
as in clashes
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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3
as in disputes
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 headaches
something that is a source of irritation
it's a hassle to find a parking space downtown
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as in taunts
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 quarrels
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 hassles
Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
The move could also incentivize technology firms and other companies reliant on foreign workers to set up offices outside the US in order to avoid the application fee and associated hassles.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Occupying a two-mile run from Beach Boulevard south to the Newport Beach line, State Beach is family friendly and features many of the amenities of its northern neighbor without the volume of crowds, hassles or craziness.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The transactions allow the companies to bring in top engineers and researchers without worrying about the regulatory hassles that come with acquisitions.
—Lora Kolodny,jordan Novet,kif Leswing, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Traveling together — relying on each other in new thrilling and challenging situations, and sharing the intense pleasures of discovery, as well as the humdrum hassles of the journey — has cemented what was already a profound and sustaining friendship.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
While New York and San Francisco remain popular, Texas and Florida are emerging as new hotspots for affluent renters seeking flexibility and luxury without homeownership hassles.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The co-founders see considerable upside in not only removing cost and other hassles from the traditional method.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2025
For those that were able to move there had to be some security, and some of them had a lot of hassles either from armed gangs or from Israel, which would, even during the ceasefire period, disrupt them in some way.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
According to Stacy, the company’s reputation and extensive experience have given them the ability to alleviate any stress or hassles for the homeowner.
—Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
The move could also incentivize technology firms and other companies reliant on foreign workers to set up offices outside the US in order to avoid the application fee and associated hassles.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Occupying a two-mile run from Beach Boulevard south to the Newport Beach line, State Beach is family friendly and features many of the amenities of its northern neighbor without the volume of crowds, hassles or craziness.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The transactions allow the companies to bring in top engineers and researchers without worrying about the regulatory hassles that come with acquisitions.
—Lora Kolodny,jordan Novet,kif Leswing, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Traveling together — relying on each other in new thrilling and challenging situations, and sharing the intense pleasures of discovery, as well as the humdrum hassles of the journey — has cemented what was already a profound and sustaining friendship.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
While New York and San Francisco remain popular, Texas and Florida are emerging as new hotspots for affluent renters seeking flexibility and luxury without homeownership hassles.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The co-founders see considerable upside in not only removing cost and other hassles from the traditional method.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2025
For those that were able to move there had to be some security, and some of them had a lot of hassles either from armed gangs or from Israel, which would, even during the ceasefire period, disrupt them in some way.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hassles
Noun
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Marty has a series of bad encounters.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Eddie Nketiah’s stoppage-time winner last weekend balanced the scales of the past seven Premier League encounters between the sides — two victories each, plus three draws.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the moon clashes with Venus, you’ve been left out of the group chat’s plans.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The issue has become increasingly important following a surge in sectarian clashes in recent months that left hundreds of civilians from Syria’s Alawite and Druze communities dead, many reportedly at the hands of fighters aligned with pro-government forces.—
Eyad Kourdi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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King Charles' younger son initiated the litigation in October 2019, signaling a shift in his approach to the British press — a stark departure from the royal family’s historic restraint regarding media disputes.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit follows a series of high-profile disputes over how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its subagency FEMA distribute homeland security grants.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And constant headaches coming from upstairs.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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But that will not solve all their scheduling headaches.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Garraty is forced to slap himself across the face to stay awake as Barkovitch taunts him.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the present day, Ellen watches as MacKinny taunts Colum in front of a crowd of onlookers and rushes to stand by his side.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These issues are not unique to the WNBA, as its affiliate league, the NBA, has weathered refereeing controversies and skirmishes over player pay for years.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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All these years later, Corigliano’s symphony has outlasted those skirmishes and emerged sounding fresh and exciting and powerful.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hubert Mazur, Ray Collins and Jocelyne Robledo were also detained at the protests after engaging in physical altercations with federal officers, according to the court documents.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Across Jefferson County Public Schools, the ban is being credited for an uptick in library books being checked out, an increase in student participation and a decrease in altercations.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Protests in Morocco and Madagascar, two disparate and distant African countries, highlight the younger generation’s frustrations over enduring years of poor governance.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Two days later, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr voiced his frustrations over Kimmel's comments and ABC temporarily pulled Kimmel from the air, while broadcasters Sinclair and Nexstar continued to preempt the show following its return on Sept 23.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Hassles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hassles. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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