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tedious

[tee-dee-uhs, tee-juhs] / ˈti di əs, ˈti dʒəs /


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My peers use it to reteach confusing classes, polish papers and resumes, learn skills like coding and complete tedious tasks in seconds.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

But for my money, there is too much tedious, mealymouthed chaff obscuring what should be her larger point.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

It can be a tedious but illuminating chore that will help you become more aware of where your money is going.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

As the use of artificial intelligence spreads across companies worldwide, it is relieving workers of tedious old chores but creating new ones.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

So I spent long tedious hours trying to imitate her tiny, straight, even stitches, and she spent minutes ripping out my work and lecturing me none too gently on how bad it was.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler




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