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struggled

VERB

labor, work

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cope seek strive tackle toil try

STRONG

assay attempt dig endeavor grind hassle hustle offer plug scratch slave strain sweat undertake

WEAK

bend over backwards break one's back break one's neck exert oneself give it one's best shot give the old college try go all out have one's nose to grindstone make every effort plug away take a crack take a stab take on try one's hardest work like a dog

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget idle neglect

STRONG

be lazy ignore laze procrastinate withhold

WEAK

rest surrender yield

VERB

fight, wrestle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compete contend grapple

STRONG

battle brawl buck contest hassle romp rough-house row scrap scuffle shuffle slug smack tangle

WEAK

bump heads cross swords go up against lock horns put up a fight

Antonyms

STRONG

agree concur make peace

WEAK

idle laze rest surrender yield

Example Sentences

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At the time, Ibrahimovic had an English bulldog who could handle going downhill, but struggled going the other way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He used to work in a warehouse but has struggled since then, particularly with the lack of communication from some employers.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Ace Mason Edwards struggled through his shortest outing of the season, yielding three earned runs in just three innings with four walks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Lululemon has struggled over recent years with price-conscious shoppers, competition from brands like Alo and Vuori, a board dispute with its founder and its own aesthetic choices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Molly struggled to hold a brave face at the grief on her sister’s face and felt her own twist to match.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny