as in hardships
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
hard-bitten folk who survived many rigors on the way to the promised land
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Recent Examples of rigors
Still, any move to reduce games is unlikely to ever be implemented – owners are never lining up at the door to reduce revenue, meaning teams will simply have to continue to adjust to the high rigors of the NBA season.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
In fact, Henson has adjusted rather quickly to the rhythms and the rigors of performing live.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Experiments are also being conducted to ensure the technology survives the rigors of daily use, aiming for a lifespan of over one million cycles.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Cheap Trick also spaces out dates when possible, giving members time to recuperate from the rigors of the road.
—Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
But can the league’s new megastar withstand the rigors of an NBA title run?
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
That’s building to withstand the rigors of an NFL season and also preparing for a future in which the quarterback is no longer on a rookie deal and the front line must be cheaper — but not without some incubation time in one of the league’s best offensive line development programs.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite being a spindly 180 pounds, he has not been worn down by the rigors of the Big 10 or the NCAA tournament, having scored in double figures in every game since the calendar turned to 2026.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Bass in the pre-spawn period often feed voraciously to put on weight for their reproductive rigors.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
In fact, Henson has adjusted rather quickly to the rhythms and the rigors of performing live.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Experiments are also being conducted to ensure the technology survives the rigors of daily use, aiming for a lifespan of over one million cycles.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Cheap Trick also spaces out dates when possible, giving members time to recuperate from the rigors of the road.
—Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
But can the league’s new megastar withstand the rigors of an NBA title run?
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
That’s building to withstand the rigors of an NFL season and also preparing for a future in which the quarterback is no longer on a rookie deal and the front line must be cheaper — but not without some incubation time in one of the league’s best offensive line development programs.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite being a spindly 180 pounds, he has not been worn down by the rigors of the Big 10 or the NCAA tournament, having scored in double figures in every game since the calendar turned to 2026.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Bass in the pre-spawn period often feed voraciously to put on weight for their reproductive rigors.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigors
Noun
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South Korean officials confirmed details of Kim’s defection, and his descriptions of hardships faced by North Koreans mirror numerous accounts defectors shared with CNN.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Danielle Litz, a mom of two, knows the hardships that come with having babies endure an extended stay in the NICU all too well.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The justices revealed their own difficulties navigating how much phones do now.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Houston Texans have had difficulties getting beyond the wild-card round of the playoffs, which sometimes prompts some changes on a roster.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Rigors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigors. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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