as in difficulty
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
working two jobs was a hardship he was willing to endure to get out of debt
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Recent Examples of hardship
Kitley did not appear in a game with Golden State since getting signed last week to a hardship contract.
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
But fortunately, those hardships brought the team closer.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Haase said some families now come forward to ask if counselors can support their child through family hardships such as a divorce.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
Business leader Valeisha Butterfield recently launched the Global State of Women Rapid Relief Fund, recognizing that Black women have shouldered more than their fair share of economic hardship.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Sep. 2025
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
But fortunately, those hardships brought the team closer.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Haase said some families now come forward to ask if counselors can support their child through family hardships such as a divorce.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
Business leader Valeisha Butterfield recently launched the Global State of Women Rapid Relief Fund, recognizing that Black women have shouldered more than their fair share of economic hardship.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardship
difficulty
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House Speaker Mike Johnson already faced difficulties getting legislation across the finish line with a razor thin GOP majority.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Financial and legal difficulties have hit the hotel in recent months, including several foreclosure lawsuits.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Hardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardship. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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