as in ordeal
a test of faith, patience, or strength
soldiers who had withstood the crucible of war
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Recent Examples of crucible
Rob-Will seems imprisoned in a crucible of masculinity.
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William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2026
The elder Coles was famed for documenting the needs of children, particularly those caught in the crucible of social upheaval.
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ABC News,
7 June 2026
Those of us who saw this show in New York will be more than ready to see it again, especially in so intimate a crucible.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Though, there is no archival footage of Moulin’s bloody crucible, and Nemes apparently had some interest in filming that.
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Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for crucible
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2026
The elder Coles was famed for documenting the needs of children, particularly those caught in the crucible of social upheaval.
—
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Those of us who saw this show in New York will be more than ready to see it again, especially in so intimate a crucible.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Though, there is no archival footage of Moulin’s bloody crucible, and Nemes apparently had some interest in filming that.
—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for crucible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crucible
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Early first documented the ordeal, which occurred on the swinging SkyScreamer ride, in a now-viral video on TikTok that has received over 11 million views.
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Rodney McDonald, who was traveling with his wife and two sons, told ABC News the ordeal began when the aircraft unexpectedly lurched.
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The man was linked to three fires and arrested on suspicion of arson, according to the sheriff’s office.
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The fire spread rapidly, and police said additional fire departments and law enforcement agencies responded to the scene to assist.
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The operators who survive this structural gauntlet may find themselves on the other side of a very different landscape.
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Every detail feels intentional, from the intricate French lace to the removable lace gauntlets and dramatic overskirt.
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Ábalos, who spent seven months in jail before his trial in April, is accused of taking kickbacks from the purchase of $60 million-worth of facemasks during the Covid pandemic.
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The trial will take place at the justice center in Cleburne following a postponement last month.
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“Crucible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crucible. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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