HAGRIDING Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

hagriding

verb

present participle of hagride

as in bothering

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy hagridden by the specter of a terrorist attack, residents of the city were on edge

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Travis was snapped having a blast bothering Jason as the duo attended a match between Jupiter Links GC and The Bay Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 3.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
For now, the Royals hope to figure out exactly what’s bothering him.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

Definition of bothering

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The appeal is largely practical, since powders travel well in a bag, don’t leave hands greasy and can be dusted on without disturbing whatever’s already on your skin.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
The cream bronzer blends effortlessly underneath without disturbing the layers.

— Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of disturbing

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Driving into the estate down a dirt track, you’re met with concrete walls that frame the space with gallery-like precision, directing your eyes toward geological features rather than distracting from them.

— Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
There was some online angst over whether Swift was distracting from football — while the NFL itself capitalized on her fandom.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of distracting

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So, even just the unusual presence of an aircraft in this area made this incident alarming for one resident, Anna, who spoke to CNN near the scene.

— Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
At the same time, the state’s spending keeps growing quickly as well, alarming the Legislative Analyst’s Office, which advises the Legislature on fiscal matters.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of alarming

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Last month, six women interviewed by the Times described concerning behavior by Platner, including excessive drinking, infidelity, and, in one account, physical intimidation.

— Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Most concerning to Slok is what happens if this gap grows as AI deployment and productivity gains continue to sputter.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Definition of concerning

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This common form of anxiety arises when dogs are left alone for an amount of time, often worrying that they will permanently be left behind.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Taken together, the actions signal a worrying return to a reality where people with disabilities are pushed to the margins of society, advocates said.

— Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of worrying

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Thieves have tried to break into Taylor Minatogawa’s business five times in the last two months, distressing him so much he’s spent at least a dozen nights inside his shop keeping guard.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Its mid-rise Harlow jeans are composed of a cotton and elastane blend, with a powder-blue hue and strategic hints of distressing down the leg.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025

Definition of distressing

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However unsettling these jactitations appear, the open world remains the happiest and freest place to live.

— Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
In her first four months on the job, the new CEO of New York Public Radio has swiftly eliminated many of its seniormost figures, surprising the organization’s staff and unsettling some of its remaining leaders.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 1 June 2026

Definition of unsettling

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