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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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Many people living with arthritis struggle with pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility that can significantly affect daily life.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

While Paz might survive the current wave of protests, if he doesn’t meet Bolivians’ basic demands he will struggle to govern, said Gamarra.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The United States economy exhibits a “K-shaped” trend, with wealthier consumers thriving while lower-income shoppers struggle.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

A model from BCA Research that incorporates technical inputs as well as economic data like inflation rates also suggested that bonds could continue to struggle in the months ahead, pushing yields up.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Both Adams and Jefferson, it turned out, were too deeply shaped by the desperate struggle against England to foresee the Anglo-American alliance that flourished throughout the Victorian era and beyond.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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