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as in hardship
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
the test questions were rated for hardness, a rating of five indicating the most difficult
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as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
the aunt's hardness gradually crumbled under the influence of the little orphan's endearing ways
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Recent Examples of hardness
The experience leans more cool than comfy: There are warnings about the heat upstairs during certain months and the hardness of the futons.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 July 2024
Test strips were again used to evaluate the hardness of the water once the testing period concluded.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
Quantum annealing: This term is borrowed from annealing, a process that uses heat to alter the physical or chemical properties of a metal, glass, or plastic film to increase ductility and reduce hardness.
—Ars Technica, 30 Oct. 2024
Consider Your Water's Hardness Level Water hardness also plays a role in when your sink should be cleaned.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 July 2024
Test strips were again used to evaluate the hardness of the water once the testing period concluded.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
Quantum annealing: This term is borrowed from annealing, a process that uses heat to alter the physical or chemical properties of a metal, glass, or plastic film to increase ductility and reduce hardness.
—Ars Technica, 30 Oct. 2024
Consider Your Water's Hardness Level Water hardness also plays a role in when your sink should be cleaned.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardness
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While there are arguments that business cycle fluctuations and downturns can carry silver linings for some individuals or economic outcomes, these events come at the cost of others’ pain and hardship, Schwandt said.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Borrowers have already faced enough confusion and hardship.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: The severity of consequences of failing the airport theory challenge depend on the airline and your itinerary.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Due to the severity of her injuries, Agnes will not return to the wild but has become the organization's ambassador, according to shelter operators.—
David Begnaud,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Each of the four categories is labeled with a color, which also signifies their difficulty level.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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But the scientists had difficulty following the animals through the island’s dense forests, and the surveys were limited to only certain parts of Mauritius.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Hardness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardness. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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