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as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
climbing Mount Everest is an arduous, exhausting challenge
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as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
the arduous task of doing the research for my term paper
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Recent Examples of arduous
The threat of steep fines and felony counts hangs over almost every aspect of an already long and arduous process.
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Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Due to the roads being controlled by Miami-Dade County, the city must conduct two studies and if passed, the neighborhood must approve two ballots to receive help — an arduous and lengthy process, officials said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Conduct Market Research In the past, conducting market research was a slow, arduous process: Teams spent weeks manually sifting through survey data and conducting focus groups, amassing mountains of information that was painstaking to analyze.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
State DOTs are responsible for developing projects and coordinating with site owners and charging companies, which can be an arduous process, markedly different from planning routine infrastructure projects.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
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Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Due to the roads being controlled by Miami-Dade County, the city must conduct two studies and if passed, the neighborhood must approve two ballots to receive help — an arduous and lengthy process, officials said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Conduct Market Research In the past, conducting market research was a slow, arduous process: Teams spent weeks manually sifting through survey data and conducting focus groups, amassing mountains of information that was painstaking to analyze.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
State DOTs are responsible for developing projects and coordinating with site owners and charging companies, which can be an arduous process, markedly different from planning routine infrastructure projects.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arduous
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As college sports continues its rapid professionalization, the ACC is in a difficult spot.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Join 27 others in the comments View Comments The more surgeries that are performed over a lifetime, the higher potential there is for traumatized tissue, Dr. Truesdale added, noting that revision operations are inherently more challenging.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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The process of making tea is a fun little minigame, but nothing especially challenging.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The opening weekend miss for what was a very buzzy Sundance title back in 2023 about a troubled but ambitious bodybuilder follows controversy around its star and comes at a tough time for indie films in general.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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As long as Flagg is on the floor, the Blue Devils will be a tough out.—
Tobias Bass,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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By reducing latency and enabling real-time decision-making, these systems ensure that city services remain nimble under the most demanding conditions.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Everest's unpredictable weather and difficult breathing conditions make this one of the most physically and mentally demanding climbs in the world.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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These competitions are known for their rigorous judging processes and high standards, making their results highly respected in the wine industry.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Cigarette smoking, immune system disorders, rigorous exercise, cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, and surgical removal of the ovaries can all cause vaginal dryness.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
21 Mar. 2025
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.—
Alia Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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In the vast plains of North America, a formidable predator once reigned supreme.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Connecticut’s offense is formidable, but its defense is suspect.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Arduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arduous. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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