as in ordeal
a test of faith, patience, or strength
soldiers who had withstood the crucible of war
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Recent Examples of crucible
Rob-Will seems imprisoned in a crucible of masculinity.
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William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2026
The elder Coles was famed for documenting the needs of children, particularly those caught in the crucible of social upheaval.
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ABC News,
7 June 2026
Those of us who saw this show in New York will be more than ready to see it again, especially in so intimate a crucible.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Though, there is no archival footage of Moulin’s bloody crucible, and Nemes apparently had some interest in filming that.
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Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for crucible
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2026
The elder Coles was famed for documenting the needs of children, particularly those caught in the crucible of social upheaval.
—
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Those of us who saw this show in New York will be more than ready to see it again, especially in so intimate a crucible.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Though, there is no archival footage of Moulin’s bloody crucible, and Nemes apparently had some interest in filming that.
—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for crucible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crucible
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Early first documented the ordeal, which occurred on the swinging SkyScreamer ride, in a now-viral video on TikTok that has received over 11 million views.
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Rodney McDonald, who was traveling with his wife and two sons, told ABC News the ordeal began when the aircraft unexpectedly lurched.
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Fire departments have also partnered with the APA to hand out buckets so consumer fireworks users can douse used fireworks, reducing the risk of accidental fires.
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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The operators who survive this structural gauntlet may find themselves on the other side of a very different landscape.
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Every detail feels intentional, from the intricate French lace to the removable lace gauntlets and dramatic overskirt.
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Twice before in the past year, a judge has ordered Blake Rakela to remain ineligible for bail pending trial.
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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“Crucible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crucible. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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