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Recent Examples of laborious Some manufacturing advocates and economists questioned Trump’s underlying logic, saying supply chain issues, high costs, workforce needs and the laborious process of moving production to the U.S. stand in the way. Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025 Climbing the ladder is a laborious process that befits its name. Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2025 Shopping for outdoor furniture for the new season used to be a laborious process that took all day, or maybe even a few. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025 Here, the bathing rituals appear even more laborious and time-intensive, but feel less about vanity. Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laborious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laborious
Adjective
  • This means investors need to conduct diligent research into both financial and ethical factors.
    Sahit Muja, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Kai seems like a sweet kid — a diligent server, a talented performer, loyal to Paula despite being tempted by her best friend, Olivia (played by Sydney Sweeney).
    Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Whitecaps won games in Mexico, which is difficult to do.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The task for Denver tonight will be that much more difficult if Michael Porter Jr. (shoulder) is unavailable or limited.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Preserving that right to choose is what will help the Maryland economy flourish and grow during economically challenging times.
    Albert R. Wynn, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
  • This is likely due to high interest rates and a challenging inflationary environment.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • And while Christophe had been busy developing a national school system during his reign, under Boyer, and all subsequent presidents, such projects had to be put on hold.
    Marlene L. Daut, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Check-in is seamless, but the hotel has only six parking spots and availability may be limited, especially on busy weekends, so plan to park across or down the street just in case.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
    Keagan Ostop, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
  • At some point in the mid-1960s, artist Don Bachardy began to make a regular practice of having the sitter for a portrait-drawing sign and date the sheet of paper, just as the artist did, at the end of a rigorous, multihour session.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Tuesday is when teams stage their most demanding practice ahead of a Saturday match.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Veterinary professionals work long hours in a physically demanding job.
    Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This class offers an opportunity to stay active and engaged.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Patients today are more informed, connected and engaged.
    Aman Gupta, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Published in English, Tehelka had a small circulation but an outsized reputation for tough investigations.
    Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Jimmie Woods-Gray, a member of the city’s fire commission, said that cutting the Equity Bureau is a necessary step in a tough budget year.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Laborious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laborious. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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