as in distress
a state of great suffering of body or mind
a documentary chronicling the lasting tribulation of Holocaust survivors
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Recent Examples of tribulation
The trials overshadowed the tribulations at times, but Mayfield isn’t looking for any mulligans.
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Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
While that admission might seem shocking, Love is only one of many Drag Race queens who have spoken up in recent years about the financial tribulations of competing on the show — and the high cost of competing in general.
—James Factora, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
His ability to follow through on his desire to rebuild the South Bronx was sabotaged by the tribulations of his term.
—Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
But despite the tribulations of 2024, McCarthy has gotten the stamp of approval from Prescott and others regarding a contract extension.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
While that admission might seem shocking, Love is only one of many Drag Race queens who have spoken up in recent years about the financial tribulations of competing on the show — and the high cost of competing in general.
—James Factora, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
His ability to follow through on his desire to rebuild the South Bronx was sabotaged by the tribulations of his term.
—Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
But despite the tribulations of 2024, McCarthy has gotten the stamp of approval from Prescott and others regarding a contract extension.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribulation
Noun
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Yarden appeared to be in extreme distress in the video and was very likely speaking under duress.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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While the civil lawsuit filed by Petito's parents accused them of withholding information and causing emotional distress, no criminal charges were brought against them.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As Dieter screamed in agony, Kier fled to the waterfall to escape the sound.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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The woman continued to experience abdominal pain for years after her procedure, but the source of the agony could not be explained by her doctors, the lawsuit said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One of the few remaining positives in his life is upended before the pilot comes to a close, pushing poor Ted that much further into misery.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Feb. 2025
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Human misery and environmental devastation proved the cost of turning coffee from a luxury good into a staple.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The loss of 67 lives, many of them young people, fills me with anguish.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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It is filled with people waiting for resettlement, living with constant anguish while facing the risk of arrest and deportation.—
Anne Chan,
NBC News,
1 Feb. 2025
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From northern to southern border, how states will feel the pain Two examples of state economies dependent on a reciprocal trade relationship are the cross-border trades involving Maine and New Mexico.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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The poor guy is just so ready to put the pain of his childhood behind him and build a family where everyone eats dinner together at night, and no one ever feels alone.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Tribulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribulation. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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