dolorousness

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Noun
  • The government has methodically tightened internet censorship and established increasingly stringent controls over online activities, causing rumblings and rare public expressions of discontent.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 May 2026
  • The crackdown—which came amid a shrinking economy, rising costs, tax increases, and Ukrainian drone strikes on the country’s energy sector—led to a rare outburst of public discontent and an equally uncommon acknowledgment of the dissatisfaction from Putin.
    Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • He was stripped of all his honors and titles and banished from public view by the royal family after years of scandal over his money woes and links to questionable characters, including Epstein.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • Thaw woes The freeze-thaw cycle can impact your home’s exterior in ways that aren’t immediately obvious.
    Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
  • Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida, takes a different approach with Nap Therapy — a spa session on hydraulic zero-gravity beds where guests are encouraged to fall asleep during the treatment.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • In it, a crescent of Earth’s blue vitality hovers amid the blackness of space, above a high-definition brownish gray wasteland of lunar craters.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Together, these two superb artists make much of Yarris constantly seeking the light, as Yarris searches for a way forward from the blackness of death row.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There’s a seriousness in their demeanor.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
  • In all seriousness, maybe Brian Kelly is just ahead of the curve on this one.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • Burnout signs could show through moodiness, fatigue or simply wanting to disappear for a day.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability.
    Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Dolorousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolorousness. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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