grueling
adjective
gru·el·ing
ˈgrü-ə-liŋ 
variants
or gruelling
: trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
a grueling race
Synonyms
Examples of grueling in a Sentence
running a marathon is grueling
cutting diamonds can be grueling work
Recent Examples on the Web
As the walls of reality begin to vanish and the trust between them unravels, survival becomes a test of grueling proportions.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
In April 2016, the future Prince and Princess of Wales embarked on a week-long tour to the Asian countries, which included a grueling hike to the Tiger Nest monastery, a sacred Buddhist site in the Himalayas.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
There, the current Lakewood resident worked 14-hour days for 68 consecutive days, grueling labor that prompted him to search out a path away from the mining industry that many of his family members had already trod.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2024
There are others who, while facing the reality of tedious work that is a demotion from past roles, acknowledge some gratitude to have the space and financial stability to plan their next move in a grueling media job market.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
Since then, a former member, mother and sources close to production recently spoke to Rolling Stone about the group’s experience, alleging a toxic environment created by Siwa and her mother as well as allegations of bullying and grueling rehearsal hours for the underage performers.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
How to watch After weeks of grueling action, the remaining teams will go head-to-head on Friday, April 5 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
For six years in a row, this grueling event has tested the strength, stamina and navigational skills of Los Angeles cyclists, all while showcasing breathtaking trails and terrain right in the city’s backyard.
—Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Now a grueling war in Ukraine heralds severe tests ahead for the alliance.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2024
Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
In April 2016, the future Prince and Princess of Wales embarked on a week-long tour to the Asian countries, which included a grueling hike to the Tiger Nest monastery, a sacred Buddhist site in the Himalayas.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
There, the current Lakewood resident worked 14-hour days for 68 consecutive days, grueling labor that prompted him to search out a path away from the mining industry that many of his family members had already trod.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2024
There are others who, while facing the reality of tedious work that is a demotion from past roles, acknowledge some gratitude to have the space and financial stability to plan their next move in a grueling media job market.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
Since then, a former member, mother and sources close to production recently spoke to Rolling Stone about the group’s experience, alleging a toxic environment created by Siwa and her mother as well as allegations of bullying and grueling rehearsal hours for the underage performers.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
How to watch After weeks of grueling action, the remaining teams will go head-to-head on Friday, April 5 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
For six years in a row, this grueling event has tested the strength, stamina and navigational skills of Los Angeles cyclists, all while showcasing breathtaking trails and terrain right in the city’s backyard.
—Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Now a grueling war in Ukraine heralds severe tests ahead for the alliance.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Grueling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grueling. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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