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struggle

[struhg-uhl] / ˈstrʌg əl /






Usage

What are other ways to say struggle? The noun struggle, when referring to a fight or contest of any kind, implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle. A brush is a brief encounter or skirmish: a brush with the law. Clash implies a direct and sharp collision between opposing parties, efforts, interests, etc.: a clash of opinions.

Example Sentences

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The initiative aims to improve online listing accuracy, which retailers struggle with, and prepare for AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

PayPal attributed the slowdown partly to the “K-shaped economy,” in which wealthier Americans see their incomes rise while lower-income Americans struggle financially.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But the war with Iran is already putting India's $6bn bottled water industry under strain as manufacturers struggle to access crucial raw materials.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Shares of all South Korean companies will continue to struggle against a falling won as the fuel import bill rises, Lui predicts.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

It’s pretty, but as the sun continues to sink, I know Meadowlark will struggle in the fading light.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy