as in to kill
to use up all the physical energy of
had been visibly harassed by the demands of the presidency
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Recent Examples of harass
The Houthis, who sometimes operated out of speedboats and skiffs, kept on harassing ships.
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Guevara and his partners had long harassed Almodóvar, who was loosely affiliated with the Insane Dragons street gang around the time, according to the lawsuit.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
In all, both Escobar and Ortega have expressed regret, have promised to prove their growth through their actions, and have also asked virulent fans to stop harassing them and their families.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Dixon has accused Perry of engaging in a pattern of exploiting male actors in his productions and using his power in the entertainment industry to harass employees.
—Rebecca Keegan, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Guevara and his partners had long harassed Almodóvar, who was loosely affiliated with the Insane Dragons street gang around the time, according to the lawsuit.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
In all, both Escobar and Ortega have expressed regret, have promised to prove their growth through their actions, and have also asked virulent fans to stop harassing them and their families.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Dixon has accused Perry of engaging in a pattern of exploiting male actors in his productions and using his power in the entertainment industry to harass employees.
—Rebecca Keegan, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harass
Verb
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The man accused of pulling the trigger in a Christmas Day shooting that killed two Milwaukee teenagers is no longer on the run.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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It should be noted that Herman’s dreams of middle-class success in an isolated Jewish enclave away from the racially mixed, transnational pressures and pleasures of urban life are also what finally kill him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
Verb
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John tried physical therapy and wearing a brace, but the spine kept worsening.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Only Workers In These 5 States Have Workplace Heat Protections The National Weather Service has warned people in extreme heat to stay safe by staying hydrated, wearing sunscreen, wearing loose-fitting and light-colored clothing and limiting time outdoors.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Ferrell, who contended that their father wanted to be cremated, ultimately agreed to a settlement, reportedly after exhausting nearly $100,000 in legal fees and running out of funds to continue the fight.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 July 2025
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The goal is to exhaust the activist organization’s resources and force them to shut down.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Physical and mental stimulation are both great ways to tire puppies out and prepare them to spend the evening in their kennel at home.—
Jennifer Williams,
CBS News,
3 July 2025
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“Harass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harass. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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