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
There’s no crucible more scrutinized in the sport than the Olympic Games.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Crises’ crucibles often forge potent alliances.
—Jamie Holmes, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
While a couple of those games were against minnows, his last three were in the Big 12 crucible.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
This is a proper, authentic Sicilian eatery, which, while unfussy, is still a crucible of pride and local foodie culture with high standards of service.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Crises’ crucibles often forge potent alliances.
—Jamie Holmes, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
While a couple of those games were against minnows, his last three were in the Big 12 crucible.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
This is a proper, authentic Sicilian eatery, which, while unfussy, is still a crucible of pride and local foodie culture with high standards of service.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for crucible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crucible
Noun
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Lee may have survived the ordeal if not for the 911 dispatchers who failed her.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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For millions of soccer fans, buying World Cup tickets has been an ordeal.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Recent incidents included a drone attack on the world’s largest ultra-sour gas facility, a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, and damage to a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff's office believes that the same arsonist started a fire on Sunday near the town of Vernon.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Both are key Officer Agents within Baroque Works, and their presence signals the season will feature the full gauntlet of one-on-one battles that define the arc’s climax in the manga.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The natural beauty is your stunning reward for running the gauntlet of gift shops and cheesy photo opportunities.—
Erica Silverstein,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Without a trial, prosecutor Sarah Wendorf says there were many unanswered questions about Austin and Connie's claims of physical abuse.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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At the height of the protests, Iranian authorities signaled that fast trials and executions lay ahead.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Crucible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crucible. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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