PEGGING (AWAY) Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

pegging (away)

verb

present participle of peg (away)

as in struggling

to devote serious and sustained effort the writer pegged away at his first novel for three years before he felt that it was ready to be published

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Similar to Abrams, the young shortstop had shown a knack for exceptional, highlight-reel plays while struggling with consistency.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Flagship carriers including American, Lufthansa, Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines are all struggling to navigate the lengthy, multi-year approval process for bespoke cabins.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of struggling

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Paradoxically, striving for evermore money and material goods as a means of improving wellbeing often undermines quality of life.

— Janet Linly, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
But his appointment also lit a fire among a group of academics - and others - who believe Cambridge and other universities and public bodies are striving too hard to increase their diversity.

— Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of striving

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While practicing for a sixth straight day, laboring in a heat index pushing 90 degrees, the Chiefs were bound to be a bit ill-mannered.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Complicated births that require, for example, extended time laboring will now be differentiated and might cost more, while uncomplicated births will cost less.

— Camille A. Clare, STAT, 23 July 2026

Definition of laboring

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Equipment will continue working, account information won’t change, and pricing and current plans will stay the same.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Manning began her career at Fullscreen Media, working with digital creators to build multi-platform media businesses, develop original IP and structure cross-platform deals.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

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