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
The rigors of a high-profile job make rest hard to come by — which can result in a need for a sudden boost.
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Jason Jones, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In one of those sessions, his upper calves — not used to the rigors of exercise — partially tore from calf raises.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
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.
—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
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
Jason Jones, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In one of those sessions, his upper calves — not used to the rigors of exercise — partially tore from calf raises.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigors
Noun
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That maximum was put in place to help borrowers avoid extreme financial hardships caused by the wage garnishment process.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Lower-income families and communities of color are disproportionately facing hardships and more likely to be facing imminent financial insecurity, including falling behind on bills or cutting back on food.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Genius Group shuts down due to financial difficulties.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Research has linked untreated hearing loss to social withdrawal, workplace difficulties, and cognitive health concerns later in life.—
Matthew Kayser,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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“Rigors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigors. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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