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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
Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
True the Vote has struggled to provide courts with meaningful evidence to substantiate its claims of widespread voter fraud.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
In a swift rebuttal, Cardi fired back on the app challenging Musk’s understanding of the struggles everyday Americans face.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Now Elijah is struggling with complications that have derailed his recovery.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
True the Vote has struggled to provide courts with meaningful evidence to substantiate its claims of widespread voter fraud.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
With Yankees fans still smarting from the World Series, moderator Jamie Horowitz threaded the needle between Aaron Judge’s struggles and the foundational skills developed in youth sports.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
In a swift rebuttal, Cardi fired back on the app challenging Musk’s understanding of the struggles everyday Americans face.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for struggle
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The Denver Nuggets have stumbled to a bumpy start this season, even while being generally healthy.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The search party has stumbled upon two marble statues—the amplituhedron and now surfaceology.Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
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Whether organizing an annual fundraiser for a local charity, partnering with a nonprofit in your small business venture, or launching a social entrepreneurship project, strive to use your business acumen to make a tangible difference in your community.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Logan always has the student body's best interest at the forefront of his thinking and strives to make creative decisions that are best for all students.Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
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Witnesses and surveillance video footage established that there were multiple fights involving the concerned parties throughout the evening.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, President Joe Biden announced a new effort to protect old forests, which are key to the fight against climate change.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Strange experiences prompt you to self-isolate as the moon clashes with Neptune.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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That was an unusually bloody clash, but serious engagements occur nearly every month.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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As other suburban Indiana school board races have become embroiled in culture war battles and heated partisan rhetoric in recent elections, school board races in Hendrick’s County have stayed out of the fray.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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And after the chaos Washington descended into following the 2020 election, analysts might be prudent to assume Trump wouldn’t take another loss without an intense battle.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Doctors are known for laboring under brutal schedules but a new generation wants more of a work-life balance.Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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In Game 3, Freeman had a fifth-inning single but was removed in the eighth while laboring at the plate.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
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As the surge of enthusiasm over Beijing’s September economic stimulus effort has dissipated, the authorities have promised more.Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Resnick told me that Hurricane Helene forced everyone to reorganize their canvassing efforts.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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The United States has consistently urged caution and restraint on both sides of the conflict, warning that the continuation of the skirmishes could unintentionally erupt into a broad regional war.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Oct. 2024
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The commission must now fight a separate legal battle in a bid to enforce the fine — one of many skirmishes pitting the Australian government against tech mogul Musk.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Struggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struggle. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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