as in fire
a test of faith, patience, or strength
the hikers were finally rescued after a three-day ordeal in the wilderness
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Recent Examples of ordeal
Meanwhile, the man recovered from the ordeal after comprehensive support.
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025
Morris, in claiming his arrest ordeal was a result of a misunderstanding, announced his release in passionate statements on his Instagram account Wednesday.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
Her team called out law enforcement for the entire ordeal and claimed that although GloRilla was allegedly burglarized, the criminals were not pursued.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 July 2025
Although prosecutors dropped all criminal trespassing charges, students say the ordeal left them traumatized, diminished their work ethic and deteriorated their mental health.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025
Morris, in claiming his arrest ordeal was a result of a misunderstanding, announced his release in passionate statements on his Instagram account Wednesday.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
Her team called out law enforcement for the entire ordeal and claimed that although GloRilla was allegedly burglarized, the criminals were not pursued.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 July 2025
Although prosecutors dropped all criminal trespassing charges, students say the ordeal left them traumatized, diminished their work ethic and deteriorated their mental health.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordeal
Noun
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The fire was under investigation, the Bureau of Land Management said.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, about 3 a.m. and about 30 minutes after fire crews initially cleared the scene, firefighters were called back because the fire rekindled.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The event saw the former MVP coach and mentor service members in football drills such as the 40-yard dash, broad jump, three-cone shuttle, receiving gauntlet and the QB arm challenge.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Across one horrible, no good, very bad day, McClane crosses paths with shop owner Zeus Carver (Jackson), who's forced to join McClane for a gauntlet of mind-bending riddles and death-defying jaunts across the city.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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More: Milwaukee man faces trial in north side crash that killed 69-year-old woman What are the charges against Darius Boldery?—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But her high-profile indictment could present electoral issues for Brown, who is still awaiting trial on the criminal charges.—
Mary Ramsey
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Shark Robot Vacuum and Mop Among the pack, this Shark invention stands out as a cross between a vacuum cleaner and a mop.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Madigan's ghoulish persona appears to be a cross between a Golden Girl and Pennywise the clown, but is actually a witch.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Ordeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordeal. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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