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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According to the marine science center, Wilbur did not have identification tags, and, following the stressful ordeal, officials decided not to tag her.
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Engelmayer said Weinstein's medical ordeal was exacerbated by a case of pneumonia.
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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 National Mall seems to be wrapped in a variety of fencing, some of it in place for construction reasons, some of it to create a security gantlet for the July 4 celebration.
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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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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 3 Jul. 2026.
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