as in difficulty
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
working two jobs was a hardship he was willing to endure to get out of debt
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Recent Examples of hardship
Despite economic hardships, some Americans are also focused on the well-being of service members and their families.
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Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
His impulsive decision-making and lack of a strategy for exiting the Iran war are also ingredients for hardship and disaster.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Airport lines grow as TSA workers endure hardships The DHS shutdown has resulted in travel delays and even warnings of airport closures as more TSA workers missing paychecks stopped going to work.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Even if they are paid soon, some officers say their financial hardships will continue.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
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Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
His impulsive decision-making and lack of a strategy for exiting the Iran war are also ingredients for hardship and disaster.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Airport lines grow as TSA workers endure hardships The DHS shutdown has resulted in travel delays and even warnings of airport closures as more TSA workers missing paychecks stopped going to work.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Even if they are paid soon, some officers say their financial hardships will continue.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardship
difficulty
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If not treated early, the infection can progress to more serious symptoms, such as joint swelling and arthritis, nerve pain, tingling or numbness, facial muscle weakness, heart inflammation and difficulties with memory or concentration.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Charter school groups and lawmakers who backed the law say IPEC will rescue Indianapolis public schools from financial difficulties and share tax revenues more fairly with the city's myriad charter and innovation schools.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Hardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardship. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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