as in agony
a state of great suffering of body or mind
had never experienced such excruciation as when he contracted shingles
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Noun
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Challenges of rebuilding Victims who lost homes will be faced with the decision whether to rebuild — which can be agony.—
Tony Saavedra,
Orange County Register,
24 Feb. 2025 -
Then, Cara’s killshot was followed by her screams of agony at her dire circumstances.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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Yarden appeared to be in extreme distress in the video and was very likely speaking under duress.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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While the civil lawsuit filed by Petito's parents accused them of withholding information and causing emotional distress, no criminal charges were brought against them.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From northern to southern border, how states will feel the pain Two examples of state economies dependent on a reciprocal trade relationship are the cross-border trades involving Maine and New Mexico.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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Kylie Jenner is opening up about the pain of losing her longtime hairstylist and close friend, Jesus Guerrero.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
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One of the few remaining positives in his life is upended before the pilot comes to a close, pushing poor Ted that much further into misery.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Feb. 2025
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Human misery and environmental devastation proved the cost of turning coffee from a luxury good into a staple.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The loss of 67 lives, many of them young people, fills me with anguish.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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It is filled with people waiting for resettlement, living with constant anguish while facing the risk of arrest and deportation.—
Anne Chan,
NBC News,
1 Feb. 2025
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That kind of discomfort makes for excellent cannon fodder for the midterms.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Discovering new information about ourselves may challenge our beliefs or habits, leading to discomfort.—
Andrew Geesbreght,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Excruciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excruciation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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