1
as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
collapsed in the throes of agony
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2
as in struggle
throes plural
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
that third-world country is caught up in the throes of a democratic revolution
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Recent Examples of throe
An old order seems to be in its last throes, and too many of us are living in its dream-simulation, a virtual shell.
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Philip Metres
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
We’ve been hit with all the action—and even more striking fashions—with The Devil Wears Prada 2 filming in full throes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 July 2025
This squeezable juice teleports you to Mérida in the humid, verdant throes of the Yucatán.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Paramount is in the final throes of a merger with Skydance, which requires federal regulatory approval.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
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Philip Metres
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
We’ve been hit with all the action—and even more striking fashions—with The Devil Wears Prada 2 filming in full throes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 July 2025
This squeezable juice teleports you to Mérida in the humid, verdant throes of the Yucatán.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Paramount is in the final throes of a merger with Skydance, which requires federal regulatory approval.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throe
Noun
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Because sometimes, the slow erosion of a relationship isn’t caused by infidelity at all, but by the quiet ache of a partner who gives just enough to get by.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Flu symptoms can include aches, cough, fatigue, fever, headache, sore throat and a stuffy or runny nose, according to the CDC.—
Sara Schilling,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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The combination of strange comments, a clear lack of education and experience, and a disturbing personal history with mental health struggles and domestic problems doomed his campaign.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Appreciation means valuing the struggle of learning, not despite its difficulty but because of it.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After all, who wants to feel the pangs of self-doubt, anxiety, or chronic stress?—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Poor people know the intimate, badgering pangs of hunger, but in Ireland, the memory of the 1845-1848 Famine—the Great Hunger, when one million died from starvation and disease, and another million emigrated—still aches.—
Philip Metres
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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When a person is gravely ill, they’re often forced to fight two battles, one against their sickness and the other against the insurance company.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Looking back at Charlotte’s recent FCS opponents, dating back to 2021, the 49ers haven’t won the turnover battle in any of the four matchups, resulting in uncomfortably close games and even a lopsided loss to William & Mary in 2022.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The lightweight formula glides on with a refreshing tingle, then rinses away to reveal skin that feels softer, smoother, and more luminous.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The hint of acidity and tingle of mild green chiles is just what this dish needs to cut through the richness of the melty cheese.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yet two of the first three weekends on CU’s fight card have resembled the Kansas and Kansas State losses of 2024.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Naoya Inoue, who is one of the top pound-for-pound fighters and 30-0, is defending his super bantamweight title on Sunday in Japan, just hours after Álvarez and Crawford fight.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The result is a universal film about the cyclicality of trauma and healing, about how people who’ve experienced trauma often choose to help others rather than confront their own pain—and the toll that can take.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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These recent cost-of-living gyrations, however, don’t mitigate the financial pain of the worst bout of inflation in four decades.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Having expectations of an unpleasant scenario confirmed doesn't take away its sting.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to his clever punchlines that carry zero sting, the biggest names in TV can leave the ceremony with unbruised egos.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Throe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throe. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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