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as in misfortunes
bad luck or an example of this
many people came face-to-face with life-altering adversity when the stock market crashed
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as in hardships
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
some overcame all the adversities of the Great Depression and rebuilt their fortunes
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Recent Examples of adversities
These social adversities could range from violence in the community to insecure housing.
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Malaika Jabali, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Olivia, 12, faces family eviction, depression and finds a new community to rebuild her life and overcome adversities.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Placing a small amount of the lotion on your skin and waiting for a reaction can prevent unwanted skin adversities.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 5 Feb. 2025
This year, proceeds from the concert will benefit the veterans assistance programs Operation Stand Down Tennessee and Building Lives, as well as My Fathers House Nashville, which provides shelter, life skills and education to fathers who have faced homelessness, incarceration and other adversities.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
And in character, in Jensen’s view, it can only be gained and actually earned as a result of overcoming problems, setbacks, adversities, and refusing to quit.
—Eric Markowitz, Big Think, 16 Jan. 2025
Produced by Anafilms Productions, this feature doc tells the stories of four women who have overcome adversities, embodying the elements of water, air, earth, and fire.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
Colton, who turns 22 on Saturday, has faced his own adversities the last few years.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Providing an environment that will meet the social and emotional needs of every child that will address the various types of adversities and experiences.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Malaika Jabali, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Olivia, 12, faces family eviction, depression and finds a new community to rebuild her life and overcome adversities.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Placing a small amount of the lotion on your skin and waiting for a reaction can prevent unwanted skin adversities.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 5 Feb. 2025
This year, proceeds from the concert will benefit the veterans assistance programs Operation Stand Down Tennessee and Building Lives, as well as My Fathers House Nashville, which provides shelter, life skills and education to fathers who have faced homelessness, incarceration and other adversities.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
And in character, in Jensen’s view, it can only be gained and actually earned as a result of overcoming problems, setbacks, adversities, and refusing to quit.
—Eric Markowitz, Big Think, 16 Jan. 2025
Produced by Anafilms Productions, this feature doc tells the stories of four women who have overcome adversities, embodying the elements of water, air, earth, and fire.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
Colton, who turns 22 on Saturday, has faced his own adversities the last few years.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Providing an environment that will meet the social and emotional needs of every child that will address the various types of adversities and experiences.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adversities
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Delgado and Renna said the hardships and near-misses of early-season disappointments set the stage for Tuesday’s triumphs.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Starting in the suburban, Southern California skate punk scene, the group’s lyrics around relationships, teenage angst, friendships, hardships, reunion, and maturity have gained them a cult following.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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Violence was entrenched as a byproduct of a government that ignored the tragedies faced by those like Shirley Vasquez and her neighbors.—
Cary Goodman,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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In 1997, Peart was hit with the first of a double blast of tragedies.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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However, what is abundantly clear is that in today’s complex work environments, genuine positivity holds the most power when combined with the courage to confront difficulties head-on.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Many of the mobile clinics work in silos and Medi-Cal resources can be restrictive, with clients facing difficulties meeting criteria.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Adversities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adversities. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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