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plagued by a cough for all of last week
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Recent Examples of plagued
Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 8 June 2026
In Seasons 1-4, that vicar is Sidney Chambers (James Norton), a jazz enthusiast plagued by memories of WWII who offers unsolicited insights to gruff and initially ungrateful Det.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
But his regime was plagued by allegations of human rights violations and corruption, for which he was convicted decades later.
—Claudia Rebaza, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
President Joe Biden's legacy is plagued by communication issues.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Returning to Chicago to speak to the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Obama readily acknowledged gun violence remains an acute problem that has plagued the city’s reputation for years.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
The Club World Cup last year was plagued by complaints of heat from the players and FIFA instituted water breaks in each half.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Trump has signaled his own frustration with getting the housing market — plagued by years of underbuilding following the global financial crisis — jump started.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Los Angeles reached the NFC Championship Game last season and lost largely because of special teams mistakes that plagued the team all year.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
The new officers will take their leadership positions amid strength in Tyson Foods’ chicken and prepared foods segments, while the beef segment has been plagued by multi-million dollar operating losses.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 8 June 2026
In Seasons 1-4, that vicar is Sidney Chambers (James Norton), a jazz enthusiast plagued by memories of WWII who offers unsolicited insights to gruff and initially ungrateful Det.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
But his regime was plagued by allegations of human rights violations and corruption, for which he was convicted decades later.
—Claudia Rebaza, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
President Joe Biden's legacy is plagued by communication issues.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Returning to Chicago to speak to the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Obama readily acknowledged gun violence remains an acute problem that has plagued the city’s reputation for years.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
The Club World Cup last year was plagued by complaints of heat from the players and FIFA instituted water breaks in each half.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Trump has signaled his own frustration with getting the housing market — plagued by years of underbuilding following the global financial crisis — jump started.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Los Angeles reached the NFC Championship Game last season and lost largely because of special teams mistakes that plagued the team all year.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plagued
Adjective
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The experience left her frustrated.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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It's not intended as a relief valve for frustrated I-70 travelers.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Raspberries are also afflicted with several viruses that can cause plants to decline and ruin the fruit.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Losses from cattle afflicted by the parasite could run into the billions of dollars, with larger effects across the American economy, according to USDA estimates.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Under federal immigration law, second‑degree bail jumping is classified as an aggravated felony, a designation that generally bars lawful permanent residents from seeking cancellation of removal and most other forms of relief.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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He was booked into the jail there on suspicion of robbery and aggravated battery, and then in October Lembke was extradited to Idaho and taken into custody at the Ada County Jail.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Lieser family of Jewish industrialists was persecuted by the Nazis, including being imprisoned, and lost almost all their possessions to Nazi seizure.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
5 June 2026
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Family members and friends were persecuted, arrested, and killed.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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In a feature published today, deputy executive editor Yoni Appelbaum examines the tortured debate—inside and outside the academy—over how to tell the American story.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Hunter Biden is mixing it up with admirers and critics on social media, while Jill Biden is rehashing the tortured saga of the last presidential race in a new memoir.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Tony season in New York is a veritable marathon for theater-folk, who are besieged by invites to countless classy events in succession.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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Some time later, however, King Ben-hadad of Aram mustered his entire army and besieged Samaria.—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Projects will be judged on several criteria, including the project’s creativity and the use of tested and accurate AI.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
4 Sep. 2025
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Every batch of ice cream, even those with tested and confirmed recipes, requires a lot of tasting and adjusting.—
Maggie Hiufu Wong,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The mayor of a New England island town trying to boost tourism must contend with the fact that it’s cursed.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The clerk also alleged Ross failed to properly supervise her clerks and on one occasion, yelled and cursed at staff.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Plagued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plagued. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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