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
The International Energy Agency calls this the largest energy crisis on record, warning developing nations in Asia, Africa and Latin America face severe economic hardship from soaring energy prices and potential recession.
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John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
At Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, a zebra named Kurtsie and a giraffe named Bakari have formed an unlike friendship — one that began with curiosity, grew through hardship and blossomed into an inseparable bond.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Danielle Litz, a mom of two, knows the hardships that come with having babies endure an extended stay in the NICU all too well.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Gulbranson emphasized his working-class upbringing, which included periods of financial hardship.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
At Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, a zebra named Kurtsie and a giraffe named Bakari have formed an unlike friendship — one that began with curiosity, grew through hardship and blossomed into an inseparable bond.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Danielle Litz, a mom of two, knows the hardships that come with having babies endure an extended stay in the NICU all too well.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Gulbranson emphasized his working-class upbringing, which included periods of financial hardship.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardship
difficulty
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This project encountered several delays, and POSCO dropped it a few years ago due to difficulties in acquiring land, according to a Reuters report.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Using Opta’s power rankings to estimate the relative difficulty of each side’s remaining games, Carlos Corberan’s Valencia have the most to fear.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Hardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardship. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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