as in fire
a test of faith, patience, or strength
the hikers were finally rescued after a three-day ordeal in the wilderness
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Recent Examples of ordeal
The ordeal happened in Fall River, about 66 miles south of Boston.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Jamie Foxx is setting the record straight about his mysterious medical ordeal.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Even her description of chemotherapy—her stomach outlined, her internal organs individually asserting themselves—suggests that what her ordeal gave her was a kind of unbearable self-awareness.
—Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2024
The install went smoothly, the problem was the 7 ½ month ordeal Xcel Energy put me through to disconnect the gas.
—K.k. Duvivier, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Jamie Foxx is setting the record straight about his mysterious medical ordeal.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Even her description of chemotherapy—her stomach outlined, her internal organs individually asserting themselves—suggests that what her ordeal gave her was a kind of unbearable self-awareness.
—Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2024
The install went smoothly, the problem was the 7 ½ month ordeal Xcel Energy put me through to disconnect the gas.
—K.k. Duvivier, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordeal
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Advertisement As of Sunday night, the fire was 49% contained, officials said.Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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The fire was contained to the exterior of the building, and the burning product was found to be cooking oil leaking from a malfunctioning gasket.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Chiefs, though, are in a bit of a difficult position, considering their gauntlet of a schedule coming up with games played on Saturday vs. the Texans and then Wednesday at the Pittsburgh Steelers.Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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But where Lorelai's main gauntlet as a mother was getting Rory into the right schools and away from the wrong boys, Teefey had to help Gomez navigate the entertainment industry.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Wagner is prohibited from working at a school during the trial phase.ANGIE ORELLANA HERNANDEZ THE WASHINGTON POST, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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For example, the development of a new electrical appliance involves establishing realistic timelines that incorporate multiple testing cycles, such as prototype testing and user trials.Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The first clear chance came in the 25th minute when Gavi put a header wide from Raphinha’s cross.Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The 22-year-old is looking for a dainty piece, perhaps a gold cross or some thin bracelets.Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Ordeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordeal. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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