throes

noun

Definition of throesnext
plural of throe
as in struggle
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective that third-world country is caught up in the throes of a democratic revolution

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  1. struggle
  2. battle
  3. fight
  4. fray
  5. effort
Noun
  • One of the officers was shocked during the struggle, too.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
  • With striking visuals and a profound emotional core, the film captures the timeless struggles of identity and liberation.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of struggle
Noun
  • What was expected to be an epic battle for the ages between big-market clubs such as the Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Mets is finally over.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • These women, each fighting battles of their own, teach Oya that strength doesn’t have to mean solitude.
    Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of battle
Noun
  • Dylan and Baez didn’t get into a fight onstage over the setlist.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Read more: Fight Breaks Out After Michigan Football Takes Down Rival Ohio State in Unranked Upset Win Though it is expected for opposing teams to get chippy with one another, especially following a loss, the fight was not a good look for the NCAA.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fight
Noun
  • Wray said stepping down is the right thing to do for the FBI and will help avoid dragging it deeper into the fray, NPR's Ryan Lucas tells Up First.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Flashback: This is the second time this year an activist investor has entered the fray with Macy's — and the fourth activist challenge in the last decade for the department store giant.
    Kimberly Chin, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fray
Noun
  • The main opposition Democratic Party, which vowed to introduce impeachment bills against the president every week after the first effort failed due to the ruling party's boycott, filed a second motion on Thursday.
    Se Eun Gong, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
  • He is expected to issue a flurry of executive orders on immigration shortly after taking office, and has promised a huge mass deportation effort.
    Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of effort
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