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struggle

[struhg-uhl] / ˈstrʌg əl /






Usage

What are other ways to say struggle? The noun struggle, when referring to a fight or contest of any kind, implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle. A brush is a brief encounter or skirmish: a brush with the law. Clash implies a direct and sharp collision between opposing parties, efforts, interests, etc.: a clash of opinions.

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The report also revealed many people are aware of tools to control their screen time, but struggle to find the will to use them.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“It’s become a struggle — and we’re doing OK,” Binaghi said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"We now struggle to cross from one bank to another... People are now crossing by boat, but it is also dangerous as long as the water has not calmed down," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Some studies show that children who rely on AI to handle mental work later struggle on exams without AI, something called a crutch effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Helpless, unable even to struggle, he tucked in his head and was whirled along, shocked and bewildered.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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