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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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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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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
ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
That softness also comes with fewer cleaning hassles.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
At one of these gatherings trouble broke out over girls, glue-sniffing, and hassles caused by confusion over membership in the various branches of the organization.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
But the current chaos means even paying for expedited services doesn’t always mean a significant reduction in hassles.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
DeSantis had been among the first to figure out that free parking, prime rib on the menu, clean restrooms and a couple of Baccarat chandeliers could allow a suburban showbiz entrepreneur to compete with the hassles of a costly night out in downtown Chicago.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Healthcare costs and administrative hassles are no stranger to the annoyance economy either, with the study detailing nearly 80% of Americans report frustration over paperwork and coordination for insurance and medical appointments.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Silver ETFs give you price exposure without the hassles of storage or insurance.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The everyday realities of life under the occupation, including the hassles and harassments of bureaucratic delays and security checkpoints, can suddenly become matters of life and death.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
Spodek said the safety benefits of ensuring bus drivers are not impaired far outweighs any concerns about hassles for the drivers.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
That softness also comes with fewer cleaning hassles.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
At one of these gatherings trouble broke out over girls, glue-sniffing, and hassles caused by confusion over membership in the various branches of the organization.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
But the current chaos means even paying for expedited services doesn’t always mean a significant reduction in hassles.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
DeSantis had been among the first to figure out that free parking, prime rib on the menu, clean restrooms and a couple of Baccarat chandeliers could allow a suburban showbiz entrepreneur to compete with the hassles of a costly night out in downtown Chicago.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Healthcare costs and administrative hassles are no stranger to the annoyance economy either, with the study detailing nearly 80% of Americans report frustration over paperwork and coordination for insurance and medical appointments.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Silver ETFs give you price exposure without the hassles of storage or insurance.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The everyday realities of life under the occupation, including the hassles and harassments of bureaucratic delays and security checkpoints, can suddenly become matters of life and death.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
The wife hassles him, also using obscenities.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hassles
Noun
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Through the daily rhythms of an urban hospital’s emergency ward and clinics, HOSPITAL reveals the intricate systems, urgent decisions, and human encounters at the heart of modern medicine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The master of stories about chance encounters between strangers was undoubtedly Patricia Highsmith.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Not to worry, soccer aficionados — there’s an abundance of high-stakes clashes to tide you over until then.—
John Riker,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Be aware of your short fuse as Mars clashes with Jupiter.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Democrats see it as a frivolous investigation that lays the groundwork for disputes during the midterms and sows doubts about the integrity of the state’s electoral process.—
Caleb Groves,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The agreement also settles two other disputes that have bogged down the case with appeals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The real story behind one of Texas’ biggest wildlife headaches starts with a decision the state made on purpose.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some journalists draw a line between the government's mounting headaches and its escalating attacks on the messengers of that news.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Newsom taunts Trump with multiple jabs as Florida redistricting fight ramps up.—
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FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Owen is a serial killer who, much like Zodiac, taunts the police with phone calls threatening the murder of innocent citizens.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The three bills also are not the first headline-grabbing action from Schroer, who serves as chair of the Senate’s hard-right Freedom Caucus, which frequently quarrels with GOP leadership.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The game was delayed with just under six minutes on the clock after several skirmishes broke out, leading to the ejections of Seals captain Wes Berg and Toronto’s Elijah Gash.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The early skirmishes certainly appeared that way.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Paul and Mortensen had been under investigation by both the Draper City Police Department and West Jordan Police Department regarding a series of allegations each made that the other had acted violently during altercations in February, as well as an incident that took place in 2024.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The investigations stemmed from a series of allegations, each made that the other acted violently during a series of altercations that month.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Hassles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hassles. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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