tribulation
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
They thought they needed to keep themselves spiritually pure to survive the coming tribulation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
Like Dickens’ character on that mountaintop, we can all sense the tribulation to come.
From Salon • Sep. 11, 2025
The simple wish of a dignified cremation — a swift completion of the rites soon after death is central to salvation in the Hindu faith — becomes a tribulation.
From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022
Some believe the rapture will occur before the tribulation, some after, and some not at all.
From Slate • Oct. 6, 2022
After years and years of tribulation and controversy, and the brouhaha about the match, Fischer had arrived at the threshold of his lifelong goal.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing tribulation
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr.
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "T"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
