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as in encounters
a brief clash between enemies or rivals
the best way to avoid hassles with those aggressive panhandlers is to ignore them
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as in clashes
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 disputes
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 headaches
something that is a source of irritation
it's a hassle to find a parking space downtown
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as in taunts
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 quarrels
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 hassles
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
The spike of violence on aircraft was ignited by Covid-19 restrictions and hassles — mostly fueled by masking requirements.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
But through light-activation, PHySL dispenses with the need for electronics and all the associated hassles.
—New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2025
Paired with global tensions, travel hassles, and even recent immigration raids, some international visitors are choosing to sit this year out.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
There is traffic to fight, crowded stores to tolerate, budget worries to juggle, school events to attend, decorations to manage and travel hassles to endure.
—Dan Rene, Boston Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Be prepared for delays, traffic, and other hassles.
—Barbara Bolen, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2025
According to Stacy, the company’s reputation and extensive experience have given them the ability to alleviate any stress or hassles for the homeowner.
—Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
The move could also incentivize technology firms and other companies reliant on foreign workers to set up offices outside the US in order to avoid the application fee and associated hassles.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
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Even the savviest travelers make mistakes—often small decisions that snowball into bigger hassles once a trip is underway.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for hassles
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Season 2 begins with Langdon's first day back in action, which will inevitably lead to some awkward encounters.—
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Experts say there is no clear pattern behind recent shark encounters, emphasizing that the ocean is a dynamic environment where humans enter the natural habitat of marine predators.—
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The investigation into the killing of a US citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this week is being complicated by clashes between federal and local officials, with the FBI taking control over the objections of Governor Tim Walz.—
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The powerful Sun clashes with Chiron by way of your chatter quadrant and your habit zone, encouraging you to address a tricky situation at work or in your neighborhood with courageous calm.—
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Opening arguments in a Stanford felony vandalism case began Friday amid sharp disputes over whether political views tied to Israel’s war in Gaza should factor into the trial — an issue that has shaped the case from its earliest stages.—
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Keeping Tabs on Car and Insurance-Related Documents Good documentation helps save time and stress during claims or disputes.—
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From plane seatback organizers to carry-on cup holders, these accessories can save you from boarding delays and other headaches—starting at $9.—
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The decades-old technology struggles to account for last-minute payroll changes and that can create all sorts of headaches for employees and departments alike.—
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The two come face-to-face at the end of the episode, during which Callahan taunts Kyle over his wife's murder.—
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Instead, Pennywise taunts Ingrid before showing her the deadlights and leaving her (mostly) catatonic.—
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Hundreds of thousands of civilians were displaced from their homes in both countries when border skirmishes broke out for the second time this year.—
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For more than a century, Thailand and Cambodia have contested sovereignty at various undemarcated points along their 817-kilometer (508-mile) land border – a dispute that has occasionally exploded into skirmishes and fighting.—
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No arrests, detentions or altercations with police were reported.—
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Loud sounds of rioters and altercations with Capitol Police could be heard clearly.—
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There are no speakers in the songs of MJ Lenderman other than MJ Lenderman, whose diffidence and exhaustion are in all-too-perfect lockstep with the psychic frustrations of his listeners.—
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After the third giveaway happened with six seconds left in the second quarter, Schaefer expressed his frustrations with his trademark jacket removal.—
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“Hassles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hassles. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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