as in afflicting
to cause persistent suffering to
plagued by a cough for all of last week
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Recent Examples of plaguing
The report is among the latest examples of the affordability crisis plaguing Americans who are struggling to afford the cost of living amid stubbornly high prices for food, housing, utilities and other necessities.
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Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
CrowdStrike stock has slipped 7% this year, caught up in the broader sell-off plaguing the software industry.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The current situation plaguing Democrats — the fear of the majority party being shutout of the election — has happened several times in the past.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The low-pitch frustration and helplessness plaguing Ann give Constance Zimmer good material to work with.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Suicide rates increase, plaguing men most Suicide rates in Marion County increased 10% from 2018 to 2024, with most of the jump occurring in the final year.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 4 Mar. 2026
An evolving sports betting landscape The optics of Antetokounmpo’s tie-up with Kalshi are also not helped by the recent betting scandals plaguing the NBA.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Alamir spoke about the abuses committed by SAVAK and the rampant corruption plaguing the country's economy.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
But poor puck luck is plaguing Kyrou.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
CrowdStrike stock has slipped 7% this year, caught up in the broader sell-off plaguing the software industry.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The current situation plaguing Democrats — the fear of the majority party being shutout of the election — has happened several times in the past.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The low-pitch frustration and helplessness plaguing Ann give Constance Zimmer good material to work with.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Suicide rates increase, plaguing men most Suicide rates in Marion County increased 10% from 2018 to 2024, with most of the jump occurring in the final year.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 4 Mar. 2026
An evolving sports betting landscape The optics of Antetokounmpo’s tie-up with Kalshi are also not helped by the recent betting scandals plaguing the NBA.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Alamir spoke about the abuses committed by SAVAK and the rampant corruption plaguing the country's economy.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
But poor puck luck is plaguing Kyrou.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaguing
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The statement did not include what skin condition requiring a prescription is afflicting Trump, but causes could include eczema, an allergic reaction caused by food or medication, shingles and others.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit has exposed alleged financial woes — including past-due tax returns — afflicting Martinez’s numerous businesses.—
Patrick Danner,
San Antonio Express-News,
30 Jan. 2026
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But so often left unsaid by Gu are the moral ambiguities that come with choosing to represent a country that has been heavily criticized by Human Rights Watch, among other watchdog groups, for denying rights of freedom of expression and for persecuting government critics.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Troops are occupying our cities and persecuting our people.—
Maria Guinnip,
Oklahoman,
21 Jan. 2026
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Israel tried to take over Gaza City before in this war, besieging it and launching raids in its streets, but tens of thousands of people remained.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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And while politicians know that there are costs to besieging an independent central bank – financial markets may react negatively or inflation may flare up – short-term control of a powerful policy tool can prove irresistible.—
Ana Carolina Garriga,
The Conversation,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Ayatollah ruled as a brutal dictator, killing and torturing his own people, imposing harsh restrictions on basic freedoms, and put the lives of our troops and global allies constantly at risk.—
Derek Tran,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Draughan was arraigned Thursday on two counts of second-degree killing/torturing animals, one count of felony firearms, one count of cruelty to an animal resulting in the animal's death, and one count of abandoning animals.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Plaguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaguing. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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