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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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"But in the winter I'm lucky to get 20 hours work a week, on minimum wage, so it is a struggle."

From BBC

His parents were told he might never walk and might struggle with eating after needing surgery for a floppy larynx.

From BBC

The September 2025 youth-led demonstrations, under a loose Gen Z banner, began over a brief social media ban but quickly tapped into broader grievances over corruption and a struggling economy.

From Barron's

As networks and streamers alike struggle with elusive viewers and spending constraints, veteran producers are in demand for their old-school expertise in making mainstream hits on strict budgets.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We have residents -- many of them young people -- who are struggling with serious mental illness and have no where to go,” L.A.

From Los Angeles Times