toiled

past tense of toil

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of toiled While Vonnegut toiled in a malt syrup factory, several other prisoners were assigned to labor details clearing out the rubble left behind from the bombings. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026 Senior tight end Ryan Wynn may have toiled in the shadows a year ago during Oswego’s surprising run to the Class 8A state championship game but his impact didn’t go unnoticed. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 And there were plenty of heroic acts by thousands of health care workers who toiled tirelessly, risking their own lives to care for those who had fallen ill during the pandemic. — Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 But as pole-sitter Norris toiled behind Piastri, having lost the lead on Lap 1 of 70 with a big slide at Turn 2, his view was squarely on the rear of the sister McLaren while keeping an eye on Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in his mirrors. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 July 2026 As Pa, Ma, Mary and Laura toiled to make Independence their new home, a combination of unfortunate setbacks brought them to set out on this journey all over again. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026 Most players who have toiled in the minor league system debut in front of applauding friends and family. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 For 17 generations, Wietse Van Der Werf’s forebears toiled as dockworkers, shipbuilders, and sea captains in the Netherlands and its colonies. — Richard Morgan, Time, 29 June 2026 An immigrant from the Dominican Republic, Quezada had toiled 18 hours a day running a bodega in New Jersey. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toiled
Verb
  • The circumstances of Saint Michael’s help while the pilgrim labored and delivered in the ocean were markedly different from those in the miracle ascribed to the Virgin.
    — Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Jaylen Wright labored all week, fighting his way back from a foot injury that sidelined him the previous game.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • While guys such as Will Smith and Chris Stratton were key during the 2024 playoff run, the Royals have struggled to hit on reliable veteran help.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Halloran-Koren said Nicole struggled with drugs — as so many have in Kensington.
    — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Then Brice Turang worked a full count and hit an opposite-field double.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Rowling is not participating in the doc, which will instead use archive material, her writing and interviews with some of those who have worked with her.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Toiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toiled. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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