Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "labored"
  • past tense form of labor.
  • past participle of labor.
Definitions

labored

[ley-berd] / ˈleɪ bərd /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Rather, they meant to establish what Lincoln called a “standard maxim for free society,” which should be constantly looked to, labored for and more nearly approximated.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

Last Thanksgiving, Megan Thee Stallion labored for days to prepare an elaborate holiday dinner for then-boyfriend Klay Thompson and his family.

From Salon Apr. 30, 2026

They appeared to agree on Meta’s culpability by Friday, but labored through Tuesday to hash out a decision for Google, delivering their verdict just after 10 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2026

Araceli Molar de Barrios labored in the fields for nearly 30 years after arriving in the U.S. in 1995, two years after Chavez’s death.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 2026

His breathing is soft and labored, his brows furrowed, the fire still alight in his gaze.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




Vocabulary lists containing labored


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training