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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
went for a retreat at the monastery for a temporary respite from the moil of the modern world
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as in labor
very hard or unpleasant work
fed up with the moil and moneygrubbing of Wall Street, he decided to open a bed-and-breakfast in Vermont
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as in to labor
to devote serious and sustained effort
miners moiling all day in the sunless recesses of the earth
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Recent Examples of moil
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2020
During the Cold War, hot tensions became hopeless moils, conducted for political benefit as much as (and, over time, more than) moral right.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020
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The delight of online life gave way to its moil, and the pleasure of online services has been eroded by their many downsides, from compulsion to autocracy.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2020
During the Cold War, hot tensions became hopeless moils, conducted for political benefit as much as (and, over time, more than) moral right.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moil
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In a viral TikTok video, a woman can be seen sitting on the sofa, and there seems to be a commotion going on underneath her top.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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More commotion followed, as Sunny Hostin got up from her post to address the situation.EW.com, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Stewart laid a foundation for an entire genre of creators who generate income by giving followers a glimpse into their kitchen—not just with her recipes but with her sheer dedication to building a brand and her unwillingness to render her labor invisible.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2024
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This is a day to rest from our labors, the better to enjoy the spirit of gratitude.The Editors, National Review, 28 Nov. 2024
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Some struggle to make it through the hot humid weather but most wither away.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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The story centers on a struggling father named Nick (Michele Morrone) who purchases a sim named Alice (Megan Fox, who shines in a role like this) to help care for his children while his wife, Maggie (Madeline Zima), battles a life-threatening heart condition.Travis Bean, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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And through it all, Carnesecca was a swirling, kinetic presence on the sidelines, arms flailing, legs kicking, shirttails flying, all 5-foot-6 of him curled in exasperation over a missed shot or agonizing call.Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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There's also an order of marshmallow potion macchiato with 18 pumps of marshmallow ube swirl, two shots of vanilla flavoring, four shots of hazelnut, four shots of blueberry, four shots of coconut, 12 teaspoons of sugar and skim milk.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Bryan threw the object back in the crowd and continued his performance without further disturbances.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
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Long-term tolerance of disruptive behavior is more damaging, as nothing demotivates employees more than watching their leaders tolerate constant disturbances.Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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The scholar Risa Brooks has written that these are efforts to create a military coalition committed to keeping him in office.Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Weiss anticipates that federal wildlife officials will once again try to strip protections, and there may be efforts made in Congress as well.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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Hopeful individuals expect positive outcomes and strive for them.Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Shusterman said people should always strive to pee with a full bladder — between 400 and 600 milliliters of urine.Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
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Weather led to a scrub of the Aug. 3 attempt, but SpaceX was able to launch despite Tropical Storm Debby churning off Florida’s southwest coast.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The rumor mill has churned nonstop throughout the Eras Tour, and Swift’s final show is no exception.Angela Yang, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Moil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moil. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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