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as in to stumble
to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
each week I would struggle through my piano lesson, keenly aware that I wasn't getting any better
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as in to strive
to devote serious and sustained effort
the financially strapped couple struggled to make ends meet
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as in fight
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
a performer's long struggle to achieve success
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as in clash
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
there was a struggle between the armed robber and the shopkeeper, and the gun went off
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as in battle
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
her staunchest supporters in her struggle for the office
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Recent Examples of struggle
Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Opportunity is everywhere, yet many businesses struggle to integrate technology and strategy in a way that drives real growth.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
The proposed Museum of Civil Rights would be a multicultural center located in the heart of New York City and dedicated to the ongoing struggle for equality.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
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Verb
So in the midst of poverty imposed by the American embargo and the frequent stupidity of their own government, Cubans struggle to eke out a life.
—Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Opportunity is everywhere, yet many businesses struggle to integrate technology and strategy in a way that drives real growth.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
For some adventurers, scaling Mount Everest represents the ultimate test of grit and determination: a visual signifier of humanity’s epic struggle to overcome the elements.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
The proposed Museum of Civil Rights would be a multicultural center located in the heart of New York City and dedicated to the ongoing struggle for equality.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for struggle
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Stellantis has also stumbled in its EV transition, posting a €2.3 billion net loss in the first half of 2025 as operating margins shrank to just 0.7%.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Especially underwhelming was an offense that was advertised as explosive but often sputtered and stumbled.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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The brand name also serves as a reminder that our journeys are about striving toward something greater than ourselves, even in the face of challenges, according to Reddick.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
26 Aug. 2025
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Together, these SDKs signal that Nvidia is striving for Thor to be a cross-domain platform rather than a niche robotics controller.—
Dave Altavilla,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Instead, dozens of weekly fight nights and four big events a year will be freely available to all Paramount Plus subscribers.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Redistricting in Texas, the center of the fight, is far from over.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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The clash of two talented rosters fueled by star power creates plenty of betting intrigue.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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The motorcycle ride-sharing driver was hit at the site of clashes near parliament, as police sought to disperse demonstrators.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Their legal battle was resolved earlier this summer, with the ACC agreeing to a new split of multimedia revenue based partly on football and men’s basketball viewership.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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South closed in 2022 after Guyton’s divorce and a legal battle over the restaurant with her ex-husband.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In this way, AI allows PR folks to compare and contrast strategies quickly rather than laboring over a single version.—
Daniel Lotzof,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In the years since Trump pulled off his shocking upset victory over Hillary Clinton, the Democrats have been laboring under a series of myths about themselves and Trump that have compelled them to continue digging their own graves.—
Isaac Schorr,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Understanding the Internal Operating System Many successful people operate on the assumption that more effort, more hours, and more aggressive strategies will inevitably create results.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Despite pouring millions into the ecosystem, corporate innovation efforts often fail to deliver real, measurable ROI.—
Michael Johnson,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Dodgers were held to three hits by Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres’ bullpen and the Padres took a 2-1 victory in the opener of this weekend’s NL West skirmish.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
23 Aug. 2025
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Liam Gallagher has been barred from his traditional maracas tossing at Oasis’ reunion concerts after crowd skirmishes in pursuit of the instruments resulted in injuries.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Struggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struggle. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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