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Recent Examples of harassed
Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
In past times of tension and conflict, Iran has at times harassed shipping though the narrows, and during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war, both sides attacked tankers and other vessels, using naval mines to completely shut down traffic at points.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
When teachers became the complaint Several cases described teachers discussing their own political views on the latest Israel-Hamas war in ways that state investigators said foreseeably made Jewish students feel uncomfortable, harassed or targeted.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The Broncos beat up, bruised, harassed and downright punished Herbert from the start.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Some writers who criticized Taylor Swift reported that they and their family members had been threatened, harassed, and doxed.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Leila Mottley, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Supporters say Assembly Bill 2624, introduced by Assemblymember Mia Bonta, a Bay Area Democrat, aims to protect employees and volunteers at immigration support services facilities from being doxxed or harassed.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Employees are regularly harassed by customers, the 66-year-old said.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Once a Red Sox fan himself — Schlittler attended the club’s 2004 championship parade with his father, John — the Yankees’ right-hander and his family were harassed by the Fenway faithful before and after that outing for the ages.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Other allegations against Uber drivers Mensing’s case is part of a multidistrict litigation filed by passengers who say Uber drivers assaulted or harassed them.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Curry, still working his way back from the runner’s knee that cost him 27 games, struggled to find his shot early in the game, shooting just 2 of 9 while being harassed by the agile Derrick Jones Jr.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
While out on bond in 2023, authorities allege that Hunsucker staged his own kidnapping and intimidated and harassed his late wife's parents.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The following year, the club were made aware of footage of two male Bournemouth supporters intervening after witnessing a woman being harassed on public transport.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In past times of tension and conflict, Iran has at times harassed shipping though the narrows, and during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war, both sides attacked tankers and other vessels, using naval mines to completely shut down traffic at points.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
In past times of tension and conflict, Iran has at times harassed shipping though the narrows, and during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war, both sides attacked tankers and other vessels, using naval mines to completely shut down traffic at points.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
When teachers became the complaint Several cases described teachers discussing their own political views on the latest Israel-Hamas war in ways that state investigators said foreseeably made Jewish students feel uncomfortable, harassed or targeted.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The Broncos beat up, bruised, harassed and downright punished Herbert from the start.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Some writers who criticized Taylor Swift reported that they and their family members had been threatened, harassed, and doxed.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
My body, however, had become an object of desire—I was catcalled, harassed, or groped on the way home from the movies or school.
—Leila Mottley, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Supporters say Assembly Bill 2624, introduced by Assemblymember Mia Bonta, a Bay Area Democrat, aims to protect employees and volunteers at immigration support services facilities from being doxxed or harassed.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Employees are regularly harassed by customers, the 66-year-old said.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Once a Red Sox fan himself — Schlittler attended the club’s 2004 championship parade with his father, John — the Yankees’ right-hander and his family were harassed by the Fenway faithful before and after that outing for the ages.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Other allegations against Uber drivers Mensing’s case is part of a multidistrict litigation filed by passengers who say Uber drivers assaulted or harassed them.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Curry, still working his way back from the runner’s knee that cost him 27 games, struggled to find his shot early in the game, shooting just 2 of 9 while being harassed by the agile Derrick Jones Jr.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
While out on bond in 2023, authorities allege that Hunsucker staged his own kidnapping and intimidated and harassed his late wife's parents.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The following year, the club were made aware of footage of two male Bournemouth supporters intervening after witnessing a woman being harassed on public transport.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassed
Adjective
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Patrick McTigue, chair of the planning board, voted last and cast the deciding vote — but not before taking a long and tortured pause.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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McIlroy had a tortured career at Augusta prior to the last two years.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The assault killed at least seventeen people, including a twelve-year-old boy, wounded dozens, and destroyed buildings.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Berry was taken from a Fort Lauderdale bowling alley, killed and dumped in a Davie canal.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His opponent pressured him, tired him out and knocked him out.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Premier League side will be happy to have ridden out that wave, but will feel frustrated that its second penalty of the semifinal was overturned.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Now, following Tuesday's announcement that the state is seeking a new contractor to complete the rebuild project, Romiti is even more frustrated.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Princess Kate, 44, wore a navy coat dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen (her bridal gown designer) with white lapels and a matching navy Jane Taylor hat, completing the look with a poignant poppy pin, navy pumps by Gianvito Rossi and a mini DeMellier handbag.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Father Time lost again James was exhausted, his jersey pulled over his head after a fourth-quarter turnover.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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When one physician is exhausted, others compensate.—
Jennifer Obel,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Braun drained the shot and pointed at his former Nuggets teammate.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers were cooked, the playoff magic finally drained from a team without its two leading scorers, a team in the process of making every conceivable mistake, reality bouncing off their feet and ricocheting off their hips and falling out of their hands.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Why is any of this happening in person, rather than over harried texts?—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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During their harried getaway, Rodriguez crashed the scooter a few blocks away.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Harassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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