as in distress
a state of great suffering of body or mind
a documentary chronicling the lasting tribulation of Holocaust survivors
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Recent Examples of tribulation
In his 1994 book The Curse of Rocky Colavito, Cleveland sportswriter Terry Pluto described the tribulations of the Cleveland franchise after Colavito was traded to Detroit as a curse on the franchise.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The animals are scapegoats for populist unrest, and the tribulations of goat-professor Dr. Dillamond spur protagonist Elphaba to travel to the Emerald City and rebel against the Wizard.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
One work after another is deciphered as an allegory of the artist’s tribulations under the regime.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Vardy has been the one true constant during all the triumphs and tribulations of the last 10 years.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The animals are scapegoats for populist unrest, and the tribulations of goat-professor Dr. Dillamond spur protagonist Elphaba to travel to the Emerald City and rebel against the Wizard.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
One work after another is deciphered as an allegory of the artist’s tribulations under the regime.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Vardy has been the one true constant during all the triumphs and tribulations of the last 10 years.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribulation
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After Cox’s death, her estate, including her husband Kevin, filed a lawsuit against Wilson and the Park District alleging misconduct in the workplace and that alleged actions and a toxic work environment led to emotional distress for his wife in her final months of employment at the Park District.Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Fires across the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures and caused massive emotional distress in the industry-leading epicenter, prompting mass evacuations of nearly 200,000 residents.Thania Garcia, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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Every muscle is in pure agony, but the show must go on.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2025
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Passion, poignancy, ecstasy, agony and a Tic Tac ad Best game Everton 2-0 Liverpool, of course.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Middleton put the possession out of its misery with what turned into a decent look on an off-the-bounce midrange jumper, but the entire possession lacked purpose.Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Carter’s true legacy is one of economic misery at home and embarrassment on the world stage.Philip Klein, National Review, 29 Dec. 2024
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However, numbers cannot articulate the magnitude of anguish as the disaster upends families and dismantles livelihoods.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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The stark destruction has brought him to his knees in prayer and anguish.Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Williams has always sourced his punch lines from a place of pain.Emma Madden, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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According to the American Heart Association, common symptoms of a cardiac event, like a heart attack, include chest pain or pressure, lightheadedness, heart palpitations and irregular heart rhythms.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Tribulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribulation. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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