1
as in agony
a situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness
the flood brought misery to the many hundreds whom it had made homeless
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as in distress
a state of great suffering of body or mind
a medication that promises to provide greater relief to those living in chronic misery because of arthritis
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Recent Examples of misery
Kennedy described addiction as both a source of misery and a symptom of deeper pain, drawing from his own experience of trying to fill an emotional void with drugs.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Now, though, The Last of Us is as blinded as Ellie is by misery.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
But there is also a compelling symmetry to the fact that a 2-1 comeback win for Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day kicked off all of this Chelsea misery.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
There’s the misery pit of a first New York apartment in the ’90s, when Manhattan felt less shiny and shut off by wealth.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Now, though, The Last of Us is as blinded as Ellie is by misery.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
But there is also a compelling symmetry to the fact that a 2-1 comeback win for Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day kicked off all of this Chelsea misery.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
There’s the misery pit of a first New York apartment in the ’90s, when Manhattan felt less shiny and shut off by wealth.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misery
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Ellie is stricken with agony, her reaction almost feral.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The agony of not knowing was heartbreakingly illustrated by the plight of Oscar Johnson, of St. Charles.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, April 29, Patrick Cooper filed a lawsuit against Tisci, 50, claiming assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and violations of New York State’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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At least 4 in 10 U.S. adults experienced high levels of psychological distress at some point during the pandemic, according to four Pew Research Center surveys conducted between March of 2020 and September of 2022.—
Alex Backus,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Playing one-on-one with Kobe Bryant was a hooper’s dream while growing up, but that quickly turned into a nightmare for Bow Wow, who got shut out 10-0 when facing the Mamba Mentality.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
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Navigating the complexities surrounding tariffs can be a nightmare for shippers.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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During raging emotional turmoil in the 1990s, Beth turned to writing to make sense of loss, pain, and a desire to belong.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The specter of relapse hovers over every blood test, every new ache or pain.—
David Armstrong,
ProPublica,
8 May 2025
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Payton faces one charge each of torture and assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The story said that Tidwell's testimony was also used in the sentencing of two other men: Calvin Stovall was sentenced to life in prison in 2008 on federal marijuana-trafficking charges, and Darrell Walker was sentenced to 24 years for participating in Johnson's torture and slaying.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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In anguish, the woman wept, asking the heavens why mother and daughter were fated to be separated.—
Karissa Chen,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Even though little about Kumar’s demeanor suggests the 1920s, there is conviction in his anguish for his country.—
Anupama Chopra,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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The companies also joined forces on the horror Monitor, currently in production, and Simon Curtis’ Encore.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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But the film expands upon the game’s lore to create a unique, funhouse horror experience, a celebration of multiple horror subgenres and practical effects.—
Richard Newby,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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One founding American who did not share his age’s discomfort with espionage was George Washington.—
James Santel,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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Rhett Lowder, who debuted last season and went 2-2 with a 1.17 ERA in six starts, started the season on the IL with right elbow discomfort.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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“Misery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misery. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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