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as in clash
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 dispute
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 headache
something that is a source of irritation
it's a hassle to find a parking space downtown
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as in to taunt
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 to bicker
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 hassle
Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
Although changing her name might be a hassle, there are more straightforward processes to get that done.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
The coyote had been hassling workers on forklifts and trucks at United Concrete in Wallingford on Tuesday morning, according to WTNH.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Some chores are unavoidable, but at least this one doesn’t have to be a hassle.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
Although changing her name might be a hassle, there are more straightforward processes to get that done.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Couldn’t be bothered, couldn’t be hassled with anything.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
The coyote had been hassling workers on forklifts and trucks at United Concrete in Wallingford on Tuesday morning, according to WTNH.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hassle
Noun
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The snake catcher filming the encounter approaches the python with a large lump in its midsection.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Furman’s brother, Jason, is a Harvard University economist who has had his own encounter with the current campus climate.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Duke won 76-65 on the road in Louisville in the only regular-season clash between these teams.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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This style of play can make games often feel like the climax of a Star Wars movie where the action of the film cuts between clashes between starships and heroes on the ground.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The White House is trying to have it every way possible in a high-stakes dispute over its speedy deportation of hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
17 Mar. 2025
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The dispute came after President Donald Trump invoked a centuries-old law that would give him the ability to deport any noncitizen with little to no due process.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Skeptics point to volatility, security headaches, and the risk of distorting bitcoin markets if a major government holds too large a stake.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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These side effects include hot flashes, nausea, calf cramps, skin itching or burning, headaches, abdominal discomforts, and fatigue.18 6.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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President Donald Trump taunted Democrats and fueled new litigation against his contentious policies during his speech to Congress Tuesday while basking in the cheers and applause of fellow Republicans.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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After a flurry of offense, Paul taunted Canada and was mauled by Priest because of it.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The 39-year-old victim and her boyfriend, identified by sources as 34-year-old Daquan Spence, bickered over smokes in their apartment on 155th St. near Baisley Blvd.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Without politics to bicker over or political visions to debate, the candidates mostly pitched themselves and their personal connections to the community.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The killings helped ignite the Revolutionary War that began following the April 19, 1775, skirmishes called the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the vastly bloodier June 17, 1775, Battle of Bunker Hill in Charlestown.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Since the onset of Israel’s war against Hamas, the Israel Defense Forces engaged in cross-border skirmishes with Hezbollah – including ground operations on Lebanese soil – until a ceasefire deal was struck late last year.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The controversy surrounding Musk's involvement in Social Security stems from his push for deep cuts in government spending while also suggesting Social Security could be targeted.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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The estate, at the edge of Chico State’s campus, served as a cultural touchstone and educational space for generations of Chico residents, but not without controversy.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Hassle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hassle. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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