as in laborer
a person who does very hard or dull work
on Labor Day we should give a thought to those toilers who work long hours at low-paying jobs
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Recent Examples of toiler
Yet the story of the toiler turned tycoon persisted.
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Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toiler
Noun
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For American diners of diverse backgrounds, chop suey struck an enticing balance between novelty and decipherability, which propelled it to national popularity even as the US government moved to exclude Chinese laborers from entering the country in 1882.—
Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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Filipino laborers came to Mexico via colonialism, and adapted and adopted champoy with spices and chilies from Mexico to become chamoy.—
Stephanie Shih
June 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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In reality, though, most workers don’t get to retire on their own terms.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Protests, backed by workers unions, farmers and supporters of former President Evo Morales, are demanding Paz resign.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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“Toiler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toiler. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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