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 rapper said any hardships suffered by the deputies should be pinned on law enforcement.
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David K. Li, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Cubans, long accustomed to hardships, say the recent fuel shortages have left them struggling to survive and feed their families.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
With everything from housing and groceries to gasoline and home and car insurance becoming increasingly expensive, both red and blue states are trying to find ways to address Americans’ hardships.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately, when managing these types of hardships, parents might not consistently show up for their children—and this can impact how kids connect with others and form relationships.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
The show depicted her and several other teenage girls grappling with the hardships of motherhood.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
About 55% were removed from their parents' custody due to dependency issues (when a parent is unable to provide care due to situations such as incarceration or other hardships), while 41% were due to abuse or neglect at home.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Sacramento’s downtown has faced hardships in recent years.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The couple endure serious hardships but continue to stay together while chasing their dreams.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
David K. Li, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Cubans, long accustomed to hardships, say the recent fuel shortages have left them struggling to survive and feed their families.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
With everything from housing and groceries to gasoline and home and car insurance becoming increasingly expensive, both red and blue states are trying to find ways to address Americans’ hardships.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately, when managing these types of hardships, parents might not consistently show up for their children—and this can impact how kids connect with others and form relationships.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
The show depicted her and several other teenage girls grappling with the hardships of motherhood.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
About 55% were removed from their parents' custody due to dependency issues (when a parent is unable to provide care due to situations such as incarceration or other hardships), while 41% were due to abuse or neglect at home.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Sacramento’s downtown has faced hardships in recent years.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The couple endure serious hardships but continue to stay together while chasing their dreams.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardships
difficulties
Noun
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So far, the Iranians have demonstrated resiliency and a capacity to endure enormous difficulties.—
Ghassan E. El-Eid,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ice accumulations may make roads slick, while lighter snow totals will still cause travel difficulties and drifting snow as winds pick up.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hardships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardships. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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