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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
went for a retreat at the monastery for a temporary respite from the moil of the modern world
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as in labor
very hard or unpleasant work
fed up with the moil and moneygrubbing of Wall Street, he decided to open a bed-and-breakfast in Vermont
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as in to labor
to devote serious and sustained effort
miners moiling all day in the sunless recesses of the earth
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Recent Examples of moil
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2020
During the Cold War, hot tensions became hopeless moils, conducted for political benefit as much as (and, over time, more than) moral right.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020
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The delight of online life gave way to its moil, and the pleasure of online services has been eroded by their many downsides, from compulsion to autocracy.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2020
During the Cold War, hot tensions became hopeless moils, conducted for political benefit as much as (and, over time, more than) moral right.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moil
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Optimizing Complex Workforce Scheduling Workforce challenges, including labor shortages and poor resource allocation, have become the new normal, with several industries particularly impacted, including manufacturing, retail, leisure and finance.—
Alan Baratz,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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How can independent restaurants get labor down to manageable levels when minimum wage and taxes continue to increase?—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Despite prior efforts to offer retention bonuses, the BOP has struggled to retain employees in the face of mounting challenges.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even under better times, Haiti has struggled to pull off elections.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Swift and 35-year-old Kelce's relationship has captured the public's attention since rumors of their romance began swirling in the fall of 2023.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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In early January and up until last week, reports swirled in Colombia that Fuad Char, 87, a successful entrepreneur, former politician, and principal owner of Junior, was negotiating with Rodriguez.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings unique health challenges, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to hormonal shifts and long-term health considerations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Decongestants, such as nasal sprays or irrigators, may also effectively reduce congestion that drives sleep disturbances.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Many European athletes decided to stay home because of the Russo-Japanese War, as well as the effort and expense required to travel to the United States.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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But even if reformers find a way to reduce savings efforts without running afoul of the law, opinions are mixed whether the investment community will tolerate such a move.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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The streamer has spent years striving for the Best Picture title, only to narrowly miss out again and again.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Film dramaturgy, on the other hand, strives for a kind of purity and clarity.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Buffalo was able to stem the tide with a scoring drive of their own that churned four and half minutes off the clock and culminated in a booming 51-yard field goal from Tyler Bass to make the score 24-19 Bills.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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While Washington politics churn on, their homes continue to sink and runoff drowns their generational wealth.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Moil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moil. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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