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toiled

VERB

work hard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

strive sweat

STRONG

drive drudge grind labor moil plod plug slave strain struggle tug work

WEAK

knock oneself out peg away push oneself work like a dog

Antonyms

STRONG

be lazy idle laze relax rest

WEAK

neglect

Example Sentences

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Before becoming a delivery driver, he toiled for nearly two years in factories, working 12-hour shifts while making about $170 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

After a stellar career at USC, pitcher Chris Clarke toiled for six years in baseball’s minor leagues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Lyndon Dykes started against Japan and toiled hard without much joy.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

They toiled fast as they wanted to finish up before the next air raid sent them down to the nearest shelter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

The woodworkers toiled all through the night to complete the restraints, furnishing them with ambitious if crude engravings.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead