struggled

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

Example Sentences

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“Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran struggled to stay on track,” ANZ Research analysts said in a research report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Since generative AI became widely accessible in 2022, Hollywood has struggled to navigate its power to rapidly upend industry norms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He said he struggled with isolation as a child and teenager, adding that puberty was "the worst time of my life".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

However, the mansion struggled to find a buyer, and they were forced to cut their ask several times, ultimately dropping it to $52 million in September 2025, before delisting the home altogether.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The children struggled to open it, but the top latch was stuck.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood