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as in diligent
involved in often constant activity
the volunteers have been commendably laborious in their cleanup of the beach
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as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
the laborious task of cleaning up the oil spill
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as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
that report is the product of months of laborious research
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Recent Examples of laborious
In many cases, noteworthy patient information and diagnostic tables are often collected or denoted in paper format, frequently requiring manual scanning into an EMR followed by laborious data entry and analysis.
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Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Cleaning bathrooms can be laborious: scrubbing floors, tubs, and tiles, trying to eliminate stubborn mildew stains, soap residue, and more.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
Editors attending the brand’s presentations during Milan Fashion Week are often treated to immersive experiences that showcase the talented hands and the laborious process of achieving signature Santoni finishes such as velatura.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
When the storm died out on Monday morning, crews began the laborious task of clearing the roads.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 30 Jan. 2025
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Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Cleaning bathrooms can be laborious: scrubbing floors, tubs, and tiles, trying to eliminate stubborn mildew stains, soap residue, and more.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
Editors attending the brand’s presentations during Milan Fashion Week are often treated to immersive experiences that showcase the talented hands and the laborious process of achieving signature Santoni finishes such as velatura.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
When the storm died out on Monday morning, crews began the laborious task of clearing the roads.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laborious
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Some brands are diligent about paying fairly and on time, while others entirely ghost after the work is done or almost offensive offer rates.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Some plants germinate readily outdoors, but still need protection from critters, and diligent attention to watering and weeding.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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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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Most of the files are scans of documents, and some are blurred or have become faint or difficult to read in the decades since Kennedy's assassination.—
Joel Shannon,
USA TODAY,
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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Designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, the 7,300-yard championship course is a masterpiece framed by lush vegetation and serene water features, creating a challenging yet visually stunning environment for experienced golfers.—
Carrie Coolidge,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Half of the shark detections occurred during the day, a time when beaches are typically busy with human activity.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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His eyes widen, a grin breaks out across his face, and for a second, Graham looks like a cross between a kid on Christmas morning and the world’s busiest man finally catching his breath.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
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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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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If leaders can channel a new hire’s enthusiasm into the work, that person will be much more engaged.—
Bruce Tulgan,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The trip will be led by Lauren Sánchez — who is engaged to Bezos and is vice chair of the billionaire’s Earth Fund — and marks Blue Origin’s 11th human space flight.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
27 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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“Laborious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laborious. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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