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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
Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
But the majority now rejects apps and the communication hassles and technology headaches that come with them.
—Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 3 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
Even the savviest travelers make mistakes—often small decisions that snowball into bigger hassles once a trip is underway.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
The spike of violence on aircraft was ignited by Covid-19 restrictions and hassles — mostly fueled by masking requirements.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
But the majority now rejects apps and the communication hassles and technology headaches that come with them.
—Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 3 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
Even the savviest travelers make mistakes—often small decisions that snowball into bigger hassles once a trip is underway.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
The spike of violence on aircraft was ignited by Covid-19 restrictions and hassles — mostly fueled by masking requirements.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
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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These encounters came at a time of broader questioning across the arts and sciences.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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LaGuardia has a system to spot runway encounters The air traffic controller tried to warn the fire truck.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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More than 20 people died in that incident, and another 30 were injured, and banknotes from the plane's cargo scattered around the crash site, prompting clashes between residents and security forces.—
Luis Jaime Acosta,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Taken together, the clashes in Virginia, New Jersey, Utah, Wisconsin, and other states point to a deeper institutional standoff.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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The trial was delayed for years due to motions, disputes over evidence, and calendar conflicts.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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For instance, disputes over the HOA’s authority to impose certain assessments can delay the resolution of financial issues, leaving homeowners uncertain about how to resolve their financial liabilities.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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This assortment also offers pain relief solutions from head to toe for headaches, bunion support and more, plus wellness hacks from a tongue scraper to compression gear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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In addition to vomiting blood, Chris also has suffered from nose bleeds, headaches, chest pain and weakness.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So much for Anthropic's Super Bowl taunts.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a 30-second clip, Adams is seen leaving a jet bridge while a woman who is walking ahead of him seemingly taunts Adams.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 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
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So far, most of the state-level legal skirmishes centered on Kalshi’s event contracts have involved cease-and-desist letters, seeking preliminary injunctions, and civil enforcement.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The war began after several rounds of airstrikes and cross-border skirmishes, stemming from Pakistani claims that the Afghan government was harboring terrorists who used the country as a base to launch attacks against Pakistan.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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But in a rare but potentially growing number of instances, local law enforcement officers say, frustrations on the Valley’s increasingly congested roads are escalating into threats, altercations and sometimes deadly violence.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lakewood police said officers returned to the area later after receiving reports of altercations, injuries, and a growing crowd of onlookers.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Hassles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hassles. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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