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as in diligent
involved in often constant activity
the volunteers have been commendably laborious in their cleanup of the beach
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as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
the laborious task of cleaning up the oil spill
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as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
that report is the product of months of laborious research
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Recent Examples of laborious
The administration, which is appealing the rulings, said reinstatement would be a long and laborious process.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Considering Audemars Piguet was the first brand to execute the highly laborious perpetual calendar within a sports watch case, these two examples are some of the earliest sports watches out there featuring leap indicators.
—Thomas Wojtowicz, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Here, the bathing rituals appear even more laborious and time-intensive, but feel less about vanity.
—Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Some manufacturing advocates and economists questioned Trump’s underlying logic, saying supply chain issues, high costs, workforce needs and the laborious process of moving production to the U.S. stand in the way.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Considering Audemars Piguet was the first brand to execute the highly laborious perpetual calendar within a sports watch case, these two examples are some of the earliest sports watches out there featuring leap indicators.
—Thomas Wojtowicz, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Here, the bathing rituals appear even more laborious and time-intensive, but feel less about vanity.
—Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Some manufacturing advocates and economists questioned Trump’s underlying logic, saying supply chain issues, high costs, workforce needs and the laborious process of moving production to the U.S. stand in the way.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laborious
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Nathan Hochman told the court Friday, thanking his prosecutors and the diligent work of Duran’s defense team.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The film is still set to premiere next month, now an unintended memorial for a diligent journalist and writer.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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Rust, a difficult movie to release, grossed $25k at 115 theaters, presented by Falling Forward Films.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Clematis wilt is a fungal infection that is difficult to treat.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Despite being born into a socioeconomically challenging environment, Muhammad realized early that empowerment could come from knowledge.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Saving for retirement has become more challenging for many reasons.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Situated well above the bustle of Mykonos busiest towns, this one-bedroom suite offers a front-row seat to the golden hour.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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Recognize that your work output is going to vary and each type (creative, busy, growth, and management) has its place and its value.—
Nicole Lipkin,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Every debt-relief product review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of debt-relief products.—
Dana Miranda,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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Taking the rigorous steps to join the community opens up a whole new world of possibilities.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2025
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Improving the air traffic system will also require the coordination of tens of thousands of safety workers in one of the country’s most demanding professions.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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Unskilled workers handle physically demanding tasks like trench digging, concrete mixing and site preparation, and earn lower wages.—
Bahaa Chammout,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Notably, these benefits can accrue to everyone, making many people more engaged, productive and fulfilled, and producing more competitive companies.—
John Gallucci Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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That means taking breaks for self-care, which requires a supportive, engaged partner.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Federal judges have so far been skeptical of the Trump administration’s past efforts to use extraordinary powers to make deportations easier, and that could make suspending habeas corpus even tougher.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Last year’s drought conditions that extended into late fall combined with very windy winter conditions and frozen soils were tough for some evergreens.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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“Laborious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laborious. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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