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as in laborer
a person who does very hard or dull work
worked like a drudge at a low-paying job that had few benefits
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as in drudgery
very hard or unpleasant work
it took hours of pure drudge to sort through the junk in the basement
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as in to labor
to devote serious and sustained effort
factory workers who must drudge all day at repetitive tasks
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Recent Examples of drudge
Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 9 July 2024
Even with the inevitable drudge work, morale in the special unit remains high.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
Andrew Oxford, azcentral, 24 Mar. 2020
The return drudged up emotions the players had suppressed.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2019
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Noun
Finally, give the drone scouts the drudge work, such as tediously scouring a large area.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 9 July 2024
Even with the inevitable drudge work, morale in the special unit remains high.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
Verb
While the House drudged through a partisan back-and-forth, top Republicans and Democrats in the Senate hatched a deal.
—Andrew Oxford, azcentral, 24 Mar. 2020
The return drudged up emotions the players had suppressed.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drudge
Noun
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One was a White farmer, while the others were Black laborers or security workers, police said.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
23 May 2025
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Consider android laborers harvesting crops at night while humans engage in creative endeavors by day.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The bar where everyone knows his name is his refuge from the day-to-day drudgery of his job as an accountant.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Venture capitalists speak of a future in which AI agents will sort through the drudgery of daily busywork and free us up to live our best lives.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Halfway through his first term, Johnson is laboring diligently to shore up his support among Black voters.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Supreme Court justice calls it 'ridiculous' Trump cuts reach climate scientists who labored for free Melina Khan is a trending reporter covering national news for USA TODAY.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Two Israeli embassy workers in Washington, DC, were killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in late May, and an arsonist set the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion on fire on the first night of Passover because of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s views on the war in Gaza, according to search warrants.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Food worker with discharge from eyes, nose and/or throat.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2025
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The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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Those short-term staff make up the highest proportion of FEMA employees, about 40%, and are a pillar of the agency's on-the-ground response efforts.—
Leah Douglas,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Karsh struggles to find his way back to life.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 June 2025
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For example, prior to May, Tesla's Australia sales struggled amid reports of vandalism and protests related to Musk's work with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and support for far-right parties in Europe.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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There’s also mental health counseling to help the students deal with the emotional toil that homelessness takes.—
Debbie Daniel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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His instincts were forged during the Cultural Revolution, in the 1960s and 1970s, when his family fell from grace and he was sent to toil in rural Shaanxi.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The album’s 11 tracks don’t strive to be confessional, just open.—
Janine Schaults,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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This leads them to strive to inspire others, creating a virtuous cycle that perpetually increases engagement, a sense of purpose, and more.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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“Drudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drudge. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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