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noun

Definition of toilsnext
plural of toil
as in tangle
something that catches and holds a married woman hopelessly caught in the toils of an extramarital affair

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verb

present tense third-person singular of toil
as in labors
to devote serious and sustained effort toiled for many years on the mammoth outdoor sculpture

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toils
  1. tangle
  2. trap
  3. struggles
  4. web
  5. strives
  6. entanglement
  7. works
  8. snare
Noun
  • In about 30 minutes the dish is ready, an encouraging tangle of tasty equilibrium.
    Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
  • His proof only guaranteed, for instance, that the circle could be found in his sponge — not that all homeomorphic knots could be, their loops and tangles still intact.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of tangle
Noun
  • Why Keyword Blocking Is The Wrong Measure In my opinion, creating blacklists of keywords is the most standard brand safety measure, as well as its most typical trap.
    Roman Vrublivskyi, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The fastest way to get rid of roof rats involves a combination of trapping, sealing entry points and removing food and shelter: Set traps strategically: Use snap traps or electronic traps baited with peanut butter, fruit or nuts.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of trap
Verb
  • Everyone struggles with it in different ways.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.
    Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of struggles
Noun
  • Such is the case with this new secure connection warning for Android users of Google’s Chrome web browser.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Data for Progress conducted a survey of 1,473 U.S. likely voters nationally using web panel respondents.
    Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of web
Verb
  • Every business strives to hire and keep the best talent, as high-performing employees can help increase efficiency, improve creativity and create a healthy working culture.
    Jack Chen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Rather than being content with the status quo, a curious leader constantly seeks out information, asks tough questions, and strives for continuous improvement.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of strives
Noun
  • This year commercial Dungeness crabbing south of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line was delayed due to an abundance of humpbacks and a large number of recent entanglements, the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • After her 10-year relationship collapses, a newly single woman dives back into the dating pool, navigating seven wildly different romantic entanglements that prepare her for her future husband.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of entanglement
Verb
  • Infused with cica, green tea, sunflower seed oil, and vitamin E to soothe and protect the skin barrier, the formula works for people of all skin types.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of works
Noun
  • The snare pictures—one of which notably captures the remnants of a meal eaten by Duchamp—would be returned to over and over by Spoerri, who claimed no ownership over the form, asserting that they could be produced by anyone, and required no signature.
    News Desk, Artforum, 27 Nov. 2024
  • In response, the wildlife commission voted to adopt a 36-hour trapping standard for mountain lions, ensuring that live animals are not held in traps or snares for longer than that duration.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 June 2024
Definition of snare
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