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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
The whole thing made selecting individual units just a bit more laborious than necessary.
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Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2024
Finding and plugging those wells is a laborious, time-consuming task.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
In the past, prospect research was a laborious task that required scouring libraries and public records.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
But their impressive presentation is not the result of a long, laborious process.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2024
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Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2024
Finding and plugging those wells is a laborious, time-consuming task.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
In the past, prospect research was a laborious task that required scouring libraries and public records.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
But their impressive presentation is not the result of a long, laborious process.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laborious
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When deciding to purchase a franchise, conduct diligent research.Michael McFall, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Weather gossip filled his incoming mail with friends, like James Madison and Ezra Stiles, who sent diligent reports.Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Despite his success, Axiom’s presence in WWE is remarkable, as professional wrestling remains niche in Spain and has been difficult to find on TV.Jamie Lang, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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However, the complexity of the systems required to control so many qubits makes scalability difficult.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Farley said those earnings included the export of vehicles such as the Lincoln Nautilus, which is exclusively produced in China for other markets such as the U.S. China has been an increasingly challenging market for automakers, especially western legacy companies such as Ford and General Motors.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Finding a way to relax and take your mind off football can be challenging, but Colwill uses Lego to unwind.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Not many pieces require such heroics: the reality is that fact checkers are busy people, who traffic only occasionally in the dark arts of deep research.Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in just over a week, the returning commander in chief has scheduled a busy weekend of meetings with House Republicans to discuss policy priorities for the incoming administration.Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
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Every credit card article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products.Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Health experts recommend rigorous hygiene practices like washing your hands during this time to minimize the spread.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Two of the judges on the D.C. Circuit applied strict scrutiny, the highest and most demanding form of judicial review, and said the government satisfied that standard.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Consumers are more demanding than ever, seeking true desirability, hyper-personalization, sustainability and seamless omnichannel experiences.Jill Standish, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The two spent Christmas and New Year’s Eve together as an engaged couple.Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Positive Outcomes Research from McKinsey indicates that companies with active and engaged investors frequently outperform competitors.Alexander Savin, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Households are currently seeing significant reductions in their monthly electricity usage, resulting in cost savings—a big relief, especially in tough economic times.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Rempe became a fan favorite in New York as a rookie last season, making a name for himself around the NHL by fighting the league's biggest and toughest stalwarts.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Laborious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laborious. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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