hassles 1 of 2

plural of hassle
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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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hassles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hassle

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Recent Examples of hassles
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
  • This was the first of many encounters throughout my visit that reinforced their commitment to individual care.
    Essence, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Using that precise orbital data, Makadia's team simulated spacecraft impacts under a variety of conditions and projected Bennu's potential keyhole encounters, creating detailed impact-probability maps.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Deadly clashes erupted along Afghanistan’s border with Pakistan, marking a new low in the countries’ ties since the Taliban retook power in 2021.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Islamabad, Pakistan Reuters — Dozens of fighters were killed in overnight border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, both sides said on Sunday, in the most serious fighting between the neighbours since the Taliban came to power in Kabul.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In New York, carrier disputes over the Knicks’ MSG Network have gone all the way up to the state’s attorney general.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The prisoner list exchange represents progress, but negotiations must continue to resolve disputes over timing, reconstruction, and security guarantees.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Delays in processing export permits for rare earths earlier this year caused major headaches for companies in Europe and Asia.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Soon, Disley learned that Chewy was in the nurse's office frequently — sometimes three times a day — due to headaches and stomachaches.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Garraty is forced to slap himself across the face to stay awake as Barkovitch taunts him.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • He’s also been involved in multiple public altercations and legal disputes, including a 2018 arrest over a parking spot dispute in New York City.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Many of the people devouring YoungBoy’s endless stream of new music have also been devouring news of his various altercations and legal cases.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Three years ago, her practice made the decision to stop accepting UnitedHealthcare over a different set of reimbursement frustrations.
    Kenzi Abou-Sabe, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
  • While reality hit them all, one fan has decided to take their frustrations to the courtroom.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025

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