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as in stumbles
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 strives
to devote serious and sustained effort
the financially strapped couple struggled to make ends meet
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as in battles
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
a performer's long struggle to achieve success
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as in clashes
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 rivalries
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 struggles
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
The film mixes physical comedy, as when Iris struggles to sleep in her own bed after Apollo takes it over, with a tear-jerking exploration of the way animals grieve the deaths of their owners.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
This mini exercise bike is perfect for someone who struggles to get some fitness in during the work day.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
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While her family struggles financially to keep their takeaway van afloat, a young Vietnamese girl takes up a summer job on a strawberry farm.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
The film mixes physical comedy, as when Iris struggles to sleep in her own bed after Apollo takes it over, with a tear-jerking exploration of the way animals grieve the deaths of their owners.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
This mini exercise bike is perfect for someone who struggles to get some fitness in during the work day.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for struggles
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While his films can be fantastical, Abbasi — making his English-language debut here — strives to uncover deeper truths in his work.EW.com, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Therefore, Panama strives to draw sustainable economic development with partners that could earn financial returns and environmental rewards.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The final week of the TGL regular season — Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4 — ties in some traditional geographic sports rivalries.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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These kind of rivalries and players push us to our 100% limit.Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Wireless charging works perfectly through the case.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The key piece of advice to keep in mind during your process improvement efforts is that your changes should always be based on data and a deep understanding of how your processes actually work.Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Identifying highly repetitive tasks and processes based on document and information processing is a great way to focus your automation efforts.Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Elsewhere, Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters continued to engage in clashes near the Lebanese border in the second day of direct ground confrontations.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Tuesday's debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance will be a decisive moment in a campaign notably short on such direct confrontations.NBC News, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2024
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Even so, its contract renewal with the NBA comes at a time when the sneaker giant has had to work harder to maintain its critical partnerships, and new CEO Elliott Hill tries to regain market share lost in recent years.Jessica Golden,Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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Republican who lost big in ’22 tries again Few Senate seats are up for grabs this year.Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
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These Pilsners have consistently proven their excellence across international beer competitions, earning top accolades for their quality and craftsmanship.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Planning the final of one of the world’s largest bartender competitions is no easy feat, nor is choosing the host city among the amazing capitals and locations across the globe.George Koutsakis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Struggles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struggles. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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