as in predicament
a very bad or difficult situation
—usually singular
The recent cut in funding will only contribute to the hospital's financial plight. the plight of the unemployed
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Recent Examples of plight
Gregg Evans, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The Warsaw Rising Museum illustrates the plight of the Polish underground and the 63-day-long resistance against the German occupation.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
Not for months, but for years, plighting their troth.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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Noun
Slot is sympathetic to Elliott’s plight.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The Warsaw Rising Museum illustrates the plight of the Polish underground and the 63-day-long resistance against the German occupation.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Verb
Latino history in the U.S. is plighted with systemic issues from mass deportations in the 1920s and 1930s, to poor working conditions for farm workers, to segregated schools, to arrests and stereotypes during the war on drugs.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
Not for months, but for years, plighting their troth.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plight
Noun
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This predicament might be worth drastic measures.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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This predicament has been complicated by the president’s unprecedented attempt to influence programming at the wider institution.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
Verb
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In an effort to sway Altman, Musk's team invited him for a tour of a Tesla factory and promised him a board seat at Tesla.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The producers promise a celebration of Broadway’s full season.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Renter Mandy Feng, who prefers to use a pseudonym for fear of being seen criticizing the authorities, said the stimulus the government is offering has failed to offset people’s anxiety over an uncertain economic outlook.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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As anyone who deals with anxiety knows, one of its chief triggers is uncertainty.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Surrounded by their friends, family, and about 500 twinkly string lights, Jake and Violet exchange vows while Eve officiates.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Appearing to have found her depraved people, Winifried vows to claim legitimacy by becoming a member of the Pounds family and making Miss Lamb her lady’s maid.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Noun
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There are alternative routes for vessels if Malacca is blocked, meaning a closure could prove more of an inconvenience than an absolute barrier to trade.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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These small inconveniences can cumulatively lead to inefficiencies and breakdowns in collaboration.—
Thomas Berndorfer,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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When could mortgage rates drop close to 5% again?—
Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Python member Eric Idle approached Harrison and was amazed when the musician not only put up the cash but — together with manager Denis O’Brien — mortgaged his home to form HandMade Films and do so.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The new film, which is both written and directed by the franchise’s longtime screenwriter John Hamburg, sees Grande play Olivia Jones, the fiancé of Pam and Greg Focker’s son who now has to endure the tribulations of meeting the parents (and grandparents) before joining the family.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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That was Mark Critchley’s cue to interview Maguire about his tribulations in Manchester (and his harder times with the England national team, too).—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The two got engaged in 2014 and have remained affianced since.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
Peoplemag,
5 May 2023
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Alexandra Crotin, a rep for Stone, later confirmed to USA TODAY the actress and writer are now affianced.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
5 Dec. 2019
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“Plight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plight. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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