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as in disturbances
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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2
as in efforts
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 struggles
to devote serious and sustained effort
miners moiling all day in the sunless recesses of the earth
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moils
Noun
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At this time, menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness and joint pain significantly decrease or stop all together.—
Katherine Speller,
Flow Space,
7 Oct. 2025 -
However, Han said this clock switch can still cause mood changes and sleep disturbances.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One person close to White House staff’s efforts to keep the president informed acknowledged that his information diet has narrowed since the first term.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The fire suppression efforts involve five engines, one water tender, two dozers and one hand crew.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sarr struggles to finish shots through contact against heavier bigs.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Forced to become a bloodsucker as part of Bill's punishment for vanquishing another, Deborah Ann Woll's Jessica struggles with her new, flesh-craving lifestyle.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But as the trial date approaches and uncertainty swirls over what the lawsuit could mean for the future of stock car racing, many of the team owners expressed a feeling of urgency to see the litigation resolved and indicated the current charter system was vital for their continued existence.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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Energy has had a tremendous five-year run, but investors have been cautious in 2025 as uncertainty swirls around policymakers.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Anrabess Sweater and Skirt Set Think of this outfit as sweats in disguise.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, these Athmile Wide-leg Pants are currently the best-selling pair in women’s sweats at Amazon.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The vortex is a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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When Charlotte spins the words 'Some Pig,' [kids reading the book] may not know where that came from.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These labors are generally absent from estate accounts, though often evident in diaries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Around you the parched land and empty sky point less to the idea of death and more to labors in the afterlife.—
Fred Marchant,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How Democrats fare in efforts to reclaim the governor's office could preview a national pattern and influence party strategies as the GOP strives to maintain control of the House and Senate while Democrats push for significant gains after a disappointing 2024.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Moils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moils. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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