struggled

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labor, work v.
fight, wrestle v.

VERB

labor, work

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cope seek strive tackle toil try

STRONG

assay attempt dig endeavor grind hassle hustle offer plug scratch slave strain sweat undertake

WEAK

bend over backwards break one's back break one's neck exert oneself give it one's best shot give the old college try go all out have one's nose to grindstone make every effort plug away take a crack take a stab take on try one's hardest work like a dog

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget idle neglect

STRONG

be lazy ignore laze procrastinate withhold

WEAK

rest surrender yield

VERB

fight, wrestle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compete contend grapple

STRONG

battle brawl buck contest hassle romp rough-house row scrap scuffle shuffle slug smack tangle

WEAK

bump heads cross swords go up against lock horns put up a fight

Antonyms

STRONG

agree concur make peace

WEAK

idle laze rest surrender yield

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struggled

Bilt’s customer support department struggled to keep up as tens of thousands of messages poured in.

From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026

The 24-time Grand Slam champion was overcome by emotion in the deciding set of a dramatic match where he struggled physically throughout and had to vomit into a towel bin.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

His contract presented fewer hurdles making a quick change when Foster struggled with the demands of the job.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

Student-housing developments in zones fared well, he said, while Sunbelt rental housing has struggled.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

A flush rose up on Boaz’s neck, and he suddenly struggled for words.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny