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as in to stumble
to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
each week I would struggle through my piano lesson, keenly aware that I wasn't getting any better
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as in to strive
to devote serious and sustained effort
the financially strapped couple struggled to make ends meet
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as in fight
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
a performer's long struggle to achieve success
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as in clash
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
there was a struggle between the armed robber and the shopkeeper, and the gun went off
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as in battle
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
her staunchest supporters in her struggle for the office
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Recent Examples of struggle
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Perry, amid her struggling pop-music stardom, also got the chance to promote her upcoming tour.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Starting pitcher Level: High-A Age: 23 Idaho tie: College of Southern Idaho
A 14th-round pick in 2023, the lefty ran into his first struggles last summer, going 3-5 with a 5.35 ERA in 24 appearances in the Low-A Carolina League.
—Michael Lycklama, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Now, nearly a month after signing, the Tucson, Arizona, native is finally back in the big leagues, thanks to the struggling Braves' desperation to fill their outfield slots.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Perry, amid her struggling pop-music stardom, also got the chance to promote her upcoming tour.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
Here, Matlin opens up about her personal and professional struggles – her rise to fame, the challenges of navigating a predominantly hearing industry, the pain of a tumultuous high-profile relationship, getting sober and years of being overlooked by Hollywood, alongside her many triumphs.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Starting pitcher Level: High-A Age: 23 Idaho tie: College of Southern Idaho
A 14th-round pick in 2023, the lefty ran into his first struggles last summer, going 3-5 with a 5.35 ERA in 24 appearances in the Low-A Carolina League.
—Michael Lycklama, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for struggle
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Woman Makes 'Creepy' Find In Thrift Store By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A thrift store shopper from Scotland stumbled on something unexpected in her local store when a beautiful glass paperweight caught her eye.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Contractors renovating a historic home in Belgium stumbled upon the entrance to a secret tunnel identified by archaeologists as an escape route from World War I.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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If a cell harbors many black morphogens, for example, and a neighboring cell harbors few of them, then the molecules strive to move such that they are distributed as evenly as possible.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2025
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The school could strive for excellence and integrity while doing fewer things.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2025
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The 27-year-old’s striking was on point throughout the fight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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According to Fox 4 News, Anthony, who is Black, is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, who was white during a fight at Kuykendall Stadium.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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This square can spark clashes between the need for stability (Taurus) and the desire for bold self-expression (Leo).—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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With nearly 8 million Venezuelans displaced—the second-largest migration globally and the largest ever within South America—the film captures rising tensions, cultural clashes, and radicalization in Chile’s border communities.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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Rather, Awuah-Darko wants his story to reach people, whether through Instagram or this article, who feel alone in their battles, even if that comes with backlash.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Orlando, dies after long battle with cancer Patrick Kahn, founder of Snap! Orlando, dies after long battle with cancer Defending elections integrity cost Alan Hays some friendships.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Then there are interviews, scoops, and other kinds of highly specific reporting; a reporter might labor for months to unearth new information, only for A.I. to hoover it up and fold it into some bland summary.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tribal leaders have long labored to be treated as equals by American politicians.—
Sheryl Gay Stolberg,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Such efforts have already led to the restoration of funding in Republican districts following federal cuts that impacted farmers and rural areas.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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After concerns regarding hunting and fishing were quelled, the redesignation effort gained popularity with the West Virginia congressional delegation and was incorporated into an omnibus bill in late 2020.—
Luke Gentile,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
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However the trade saga develops from here, the first skirmishes in a trade war, a dreaded relic of the Great Depression, have begun in the 21st century.—
Jeff Sommer,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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After all, listening is a great tool for influencing people, navigating conflict, and soothing relationship skirmishes.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Struggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struggle. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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