in the throes of

phrase

: experiencing (something painful)

She met him while he was in the throes of a messy divorce.

Examples of in the throes of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Poland is in the throes of a constitutional crisis as a battle over the future of the country’s highest court ignites another confrontation between the country’s president and prime minister. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Cuba is in the throes of its worst economic and energy crisis in decades. — George Diaz, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

The first episode of Season 4 plunges viewers into Gladys’ struggle in the throes of childbirth across the pond. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026

Blessings in disguise are hard to spot, especially in the throes of disappointment. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in the throes of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove