as in distress
a state of great suffering of body or mind
a documentary chronicling the lasting tribulation of Holocaust survivors
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Recent Examples of tribulation
But American soccer fans should not fret about Pochettino’s recent tribulations.
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Alex Tabet, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2024
While the financial tribulations of large cities make headlines, troubles in smaller cities and in special purpose governments like hospital and transit districts often develop below the radar.
—Marc Joffe, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
Still, the President is contending with some early setbacks and tribulations.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
The joys and tribulations of finally getting an empty nest only to have young adult children boomerang back home is something to which many parents can relate.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Alex Tabet, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2024
While the financial tribulations of large cities make headlines, troubles in smaller cities and in special purpose governments like hospital and transit districts often develop below the radar.
—Marc Joffe, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
Still, the President is contending with some early setbacks and tribulations.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
The joys and tribulations of finally getting an empty nest only to have young adult children boomerang back home is something to which many parents can relate.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribulation
Noun
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Recorded woodpecker distress calls or raptor calls can also repel the birds.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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While capital markets are also effective pools of capital, there is a benefit to having a single entity that acts with conviction during times of distress.—
Korok Ray,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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In video of the attack released by police at the time, she can be heard screaming in agony.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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Dropping dramatically to the floor, Busquets writhed in agony and Motta was duly sent off.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Best Clothing Box Photograph: Stitch Fix Stitch Fix Kids Clothes Box $16 Stitch Fix As my kids have gotten older, shopping for their clothes has become a misery.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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The value of the Syrian currency plummeted during the civil war years, adding to the misery.—
Raja Abdulrahim,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The experiment of pairing Antetokounmpo with Damian Lillard ended in anguish when Lillard tore his Achilles during the first round of the playoffs.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Without that, the Sinaloa cartel are likely to remain a prominent, wealthy force — and more families will feel anguish like that of Vivian Aispuro’s family.—
Isobel Yeung,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Symptoms like inflammation, joint pain, and stiffness are an inevitable part of aging.—
Health,
Health,
20 May 2025
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Contributor Aging often comes with unwelcome changes, like joint stiffness, nerve pain, sleepless nights, and slowed recovery.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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“Tribulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribulation. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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