LUCUBRATIONS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

lucubrations

noun

plural of lucubration

as in drudgeries

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Noun

Your inner lover girl is dying for some time in the sun, for a vacation from your usual drudgeries.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
For others, the online gaming space – from Wordle and chess to blackjack and poker is a welcome respite from the drudgeries of the day.

— Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

Definition of drudgeries

Noun

Watching that drama play out, Horsley led efforts for the county to buy Tunitas Creek Beach and to build amenities there.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
The source said the WNBA isn’t speeding up its processes thanks to efforts to mock the league or manufacture controversy.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of efforts

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As emails and text messages tug at our sleeves, even a short lull in the labors of the day can feel like an indulgence.

— Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026
The dog watched over a three-bodied giant's red cattle, and was ultimately killed by Heracles as the demigod hero sought to complete his 12 labors.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Definition of labors

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The humanoid robots, dressed in black Tau Robotics uniforms and given names such as Chelsea and Elon, perform household chores like vacuuming, cleaning kitchen counters and taking out the trash.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
The Gemini Moon moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness and sextiles Saturn in your 4th House of Home, helping routines, chores, and household responsibilities click into place.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026

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The Auburn Police Department said the bears were seen near Lincoln Way and Russell Road.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
The concept mirrors the popular Fat Bear Week, in which photos of bears go head to head in a bracket-style competition where people judge what bear has gained the most mass ahead of hibernation.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

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