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as in diligent
involved in often constant activity
the volunteers have been commendably laborious in their cleanup of the beach
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as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
the laborious task of cleaning up the oil spill
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as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
that report is the product of months of laborious research
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Recent Examples of laborious
The laborious process of finalizing a Mountain West men’s basketball schedule continued Wednesday with the release of television assignments and the adjustment of several dates from the tentative list of games released last month.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Already, three in 10 advertisers are using Gen AI creative tools to tick off laborious tasks, like automatically adjusting images, copy and layouts for different ad placements in seconds.
—Derya Matras, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
These crews will look up to robotic companions like Charlotte to automate and ease the laborious construction work required for a permanent Moon base.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The medium of weaving — ancient, laborious — feels apt for Riley’s investigative project.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Already, three in 10 advertisers are using Gen AI creative tools to tick off laborious tasks, like automatically adjusting images, copy and layouts for different ad placements in seconds.
—Derya Matras, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
These crews will look up to robotic companions like Charlotte to automate and ease the laborious construction work required for a permanent Moon base.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The medium of weaving — ancient, laborious — feels apt for Riley’s investigative project.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laborious
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Macfadyen is diligent in his portrayal of an obviously unwell man, traumatized by his difficult childhood and never having received the proper care.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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That same day, Stein, 75, posted a photo of Akira to Instagram sharing the news and thanking authorities for their diligent work in tracking down those responsible for her death.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jens generally chooses his words carefully, and is, what’s more, particularly reticent just after finishing a long and difficult winter delivery trip; what’s a person supposed to do with words in a blizzard anyway, up on a stormy heath and all directions lost?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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In his first start in the wake of Beau Pribula’s significant injury, Zollers walked into a difficult situation, and his stat line reflected it.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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What’s been the most challenging period for you?—
Kevin Cassidy,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Getting back in shape this year proved to be more challenging than expected.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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This loss had to be especially tough for the Jayhawks, considering a controversial holding call on KU changed the momentum of the game.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, their record at the Etihad makes for tough reading.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Being the greatest gymnast is a demanding job, requiring a level of physical, mental, and emotional commitment most people couldn’t handle.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 Nov. 2025
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Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro—Protection, Evolved Engineered for the world’s most demanding mountain athletes, Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro represents the pinnacle of shell technology, blurring the lines between hard and soft shells.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Try having a musician become engaged for that length of time.—
Karen Taylor Bass,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the year since their split, Turner has gotten engaged to his new partner, Lana Sutton.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Every credit card review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors.—
Harlan Vaughn,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Encinitas Green Business Network provides a rigorous framework for local organizations to reduce their environmental footprint through actionable, practical, and high-impact improvements.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Laborious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laborious. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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