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1
as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
running a marathon is grueling
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as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
cutting diamonds can be grueling work
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Recent Examples of grueling
But Farrow is made of milder material and was understandably nervous about the grueling commitment.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The two candidates have offered diverging closing messages in the grueling campaign homestretch.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
But to get there takes a grueling voting process in which the cardinal body must come to a majority vote.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
On this Sunday, November 3rd, the Speedway will host drivers for a grueling 500-lap battle, pushing them to their limits over a total distance of 263 miles.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The two candidates have offered diverging closing messages in the grueling campaign homestretch.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
But to get there takes a grueling voting process in which the cardinal body must come to a majority vote.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
On this Sunday, November 3rd, the Speedway will host drivers for a grueling 500-lap battle, pushing them to their limits over a total distance of 263 miles.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grueling
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The melodic lines, particularly for brass, are very difficult to navigate.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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High frequencies are more difficult to block out than other tones, as high-end noise-cancelling headphones from Apple, Bose, and Sony perform similarly.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its distribution business and broadening its product range, despite the challenging economic environment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The digital detox journey can be challenging, but many people discover it to be rewarding in the end.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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The dedicated graphics card is capable of 1080p gaming at medium settings just as long as the title isn’t too demanding and will help with any graphic design tasks.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Every iPhone 16 has 8 GB of RAM, yet that’s cutting it close for the most demanding titles and can lead to crashes.Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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The most arduous task awaiting you is to pick your sundowner – one of the loveliest rituals of safari.Holden Frith, The Week UK, theweek, 26 Oct. 2024
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Presently, Sur continues his preservation work of his late partner while taking on the arduous task of building his own archive and the histories of many artists within it.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Buffs need to find a way to grind out tough yards on the ground, especially late.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Bosa confirmed Wednesday that playing through a hip injury last game was the toughest pain he’s endured in 5 1/2 seasons.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Yet a Brown University study found that students who took courses from professors with more rigorous grading standards learned more.Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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And the Bruins played a rigorous out-of-state schedule to prepare for another run.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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The six-and-a-half-foot tall sculpture, which had a guarantee and irrevocable bids, blew past its low estimate of $5 million, hammering at $9.8 million and ultimately selling for $11.4 million with fees.Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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And although he was usually cast as a heavy, Sorvino — a tall, burly gentleman with a big personality — excels in the wholesome role.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
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“Grueling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grueling. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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