toughed it out

phrase

past tense of tough it out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for toughed it out
Phrase
  • Meanwhile, the share of adults aged 25-34 who lived with their parents rose from 12% in 2005 to 20% in 2024.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Phrase
  • The former Excelsior stood for eight decades as a place where Black Charlotte gathered when few other places would have them.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • The Inland Empire amusement park, which stood for more than 50 years, closed for good last weekend.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
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“Toughed it out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughed%20it%20out. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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