as in predicament
a very bad or difficult situation
—usually singular
The recent cut in funding will only contribute to the hospital's financial plight. the plight of the unemployed
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Recent Examples of plight
Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration should highlight their plight publicly while putting maximum economic and diplomatic pressure on the regime.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
Not for months, but for years, plighting their troth.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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Noun
The plight of the mother, 46-year-old Claudia Ciampa, has attracted widespread sympathy in Italy, as well as outrage toward the father.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration should highlight their plight publicly while putting maximum economic and diplomatic pressure on the regime.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
Latino history in the U.S. is plighted with systemic issues from mass deportations in the 1920s and 1930s, to poor working conditions for farm workers, to segregated schools, to arrests and stereotypes during the war on drugs.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
Not for months, but for years, plighting their troth.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plight
Noun
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Compounding the sector’s overall predicament was the collapse of the federal government in December, forcing snap elections scheduled for Feb. 23.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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Much like the Europeans, Trump looks at the Taiwanese and has little sympathy with their predicament.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Android 16 promises to make Android even better, even more secure.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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After a brief and relatively quiet week for earnings, this week promises to bring a wave of significant reports, offering valuable insights into the future trajectory of key sectors such as AI, technology, and finance.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Merz vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe at a moment when Trump had sowed anxiety on the continent by scrambling traditional alliances and embracing Russia.—
Emmett Lindner,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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While some financial hiccups are normal in early adulthood, ongoing instability could signal deeper struggles with budgeting, impulsivity or even financial anxiety.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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President Trump on Tuesday vowed to proceed next week with his previous threats of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
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As President Trump vows to rein in government spending and saddle federal money with new restrictions, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has a lot at stake — including about $1 billion in federal grants, according to its director, Barbara Ferrer.—
Emily Alpert Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Regular life, in the video, is peppered with minor inconveniences: food orders can take more than ninety minutes.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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That’s a minor inconvenience to deal with as penance for acquiring Doncic, who has made five All-NBA teams before turning 26.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Clooney had to mortgage his house to help finance the black-and-white film, which received six Oscar nominations, including for best screenplay.—
Thea Traff,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The trade deadline talk of not mortgaging the future will remain for the next few weeks, but games like Wednesday are much needed for any direction the franchise chooses.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The two got engaged in 2014 and have remained affianced since.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
Peoplemag,
5 May 2023
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Alexandra Crotin, a rep for Stone, later confirmed to USA TODAY the actress and writer are now affianced.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
5 Dec. 2019
Verb
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The announcement comes after Harris's term in the Biden administration concluded last month when her election opponent, now President Donald Trump, was sworn back into office.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire-hostage exchange deal five days before Trump was sworn into office.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Plight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plight. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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