1
as in servant
a person who is considered the property of another person
many American slaves reached freedom in the North through the network known as the Underground Railroad
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as in laborer
a person who does very hard or dull work
unappreciated office slaves who perform the necessary but tedious task of filing paperwork
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as in to labor
to devote serious and sustained effort
slaving over a hot stove
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Recent Examples of slave
James Grebey, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
Far more than a mere villain, Macrinus is a saboteur and opportunist in this Roman Empire epic, where those taken as slaves are forced to fight in an arena before an audience with a grim outcome: kill or be killed.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 29 Apr. 2023
But their reassurances tend to fall on deaf ears, as Hannah stays up late each night slaving over dresses her mean-spirited boss will likely dismiss with a sneer.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Mar. 2023
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Noun
Esca is Marcus’s slave, in his debt because Marcus saved his life.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
Far more than a mere villain, Macrinus is a saboteur and opportunist in this Roman Empire epic, where those taken as slaves are forced to fight in an arena before an audience with a grim outcome: kill or be killed.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
Instead, Christie ended up a supplicant, slaving for Trump’s transition team before finally getting murked by a Jared Kushner bent on settling family business.
—Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 29 Apr. 2023
But their reassurances tend to fall on deaf ears, as Hannah stays up late each night slaving over dresses her mean-spirited boss will likely dismiss with a sneer.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Mar. 2023
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Spanning the 20th century, the story follows Emma Harte, who goes from a teenage servant in Yorkshire to a retail magnate and is faced with deciding who should carry on her legacy.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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The narrative is framed by Mr. Lockwood, a tenant at Thrushcross Grange, who learns about the tumultuous history of Wuthering Heights through Nelly Dean, a longtime servant.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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None offered any apology to Korean forced laborers for the harsh treatment at the mines.MARI YAMAGUCHI AND KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Delaying the age for Medicare eligibility will hurt laborers in physically demanding jobs, too.Antonio Fins, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
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Her father lost a leg in World War I, her mother was born out of wedlock, and her grandmother once labored in a workhouse for the poor.Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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While others went out of town, whispers of what was wrong with an offense that labored in last Thursday’s 26-18 loss at Philadelphia remained in the air.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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So perhaps Ammon does have a few intrepid bondsmen on his tail.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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In Georgia, bail bondsman Scott Hall was charged in relation to the alleged breach of voting machine equipment in the wake of the 2020 election in Coffee County.Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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So far, 55 Americans have contracted H5N1 bird flu this year; these were predominantly dairy and poultry workers who were likely infected through their close proximity to animals and not by consuming contaminated products.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 2% decline in workers through 2033 despite the number of job openings remaining the same.Bret Baier, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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The 475 pieces included allow kids and adults to enjoy putting together a poodle, beagle, and Labrador retriever. Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd Generation) Don’t struggle with wireless headphones that won’t hold a charge.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Some struggle to make it through the hot humid weather but most wither away.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Hopeful individuals expect positive outcomes and strive for them.Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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The efforts to protect Johnston spoke well of Herbert as a leader, as well as the kind of environment Harbaugh has strived to create.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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This led to the development of a particular type of housing structure known as chattel houses in countries such as Barbados.Farah Nibbs, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
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According to a jury verdict form dated Sept. 19, 2024, Campus Advantage was found liable for the conversion of chattels of Postell's property and for breach of contract with Postell.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Slave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slave. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.
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