toughing it out

phrase

present participle of tough it out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toughing it out
Phrase
  • The programs may look different from campus to campus, with some mascots living with their handlers as family pets, others residing in campus habitats or on private farms, and some receiving daily care from veterinary teams and student caretakers.
    Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The program aims to address the overwhelming stress and concern people living with dementia and their caregivers have due to progression of the disease.
    Hillary Lum, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Phrase
  • Congressman Donalds, who is standing for gubernatorial race in November.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Candidates standing for election have to put down a deposit of 500 pounds ($675).
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
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“Toughing it out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughing%20it%20out. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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