as in difficulties
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 hardships
The elder Turner, struggling with financial hardships and mental health issues, died by suicide in 1963; his son took over the advertising company, taking on the roles of president and CEO.
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 May 2026
The closure comes after years of financial hardships, compounded by a recent spike in fuel prices.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Economic hardships are seen across the city, and these devices remove an option for many to make a living.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Shipwrecks are frequent along these routes, particularly in the western Mediterranean and Atlantic corridors, where thousands of migrants risk their lives each year fleeing conflict, poverty and climate-related hardships.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
South Korean officials confirmed details of Kim’s defection, and his descriptions of hardships faced by North Koreans mirror numerous accounts defectors shared with CNN.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 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
After joining the Dodgers, Robinson faced several hardships.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Attorney Gloria Allred, who reps several of the victims’ families, spoke of the hardships the victims faced, many being young mothers at the time they were killed.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 May 2026
The closure comes after years of financial hardships, compounded by a recent spike in fuel prices.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Economic hardships are seen across the city, and these devices remove an option for many to make a living.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Shipwrecks are frequent along these routes, particularly in the western Mediterranean and Atlantic corridors, where thousands of migrants risk their lives each year fleeing conflict, poverty and climate-related hardships.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
South Korean officials confirmed details of Kim’s defection, and his descriptions of hardships faced by North Koreans mirror numerous accounts defectors shared with CNN.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 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
After joining the Dodgers, Robinson faced several hardships.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Attorney Gloria Allred, who reps several of the victims’ families, spoke of the hardships the victims faced, many being young mothers at the time they were killed.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardships
difficulties
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In Scotland, Labor's difficulties were laid bare as John Swinney secured a decisive victory, dealing a further blow to Starmer’s authority.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Since they were rescued, the children — who had motor difficulties and health issues; were sleeping in cribs and wearing diapers — have been in the care of child protective services and are receiving treatment from psychologists, El País reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Hardships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardships. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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