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toiling

verb as in work hard

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Since I was toiling away at the time as a gossip columnist for The Washington Post, I immediately called him back.

So, after toiling away for two decades, Elba has finally crossed over from critically acclaimed actor to bona fide tabloid fodder.

It was clear he spent time toiling in the political vineyards for this moment.

Like many New Yorkers toiling away in day jobs, Reeger has a secret second life.

When we think of innovation, we usually picture the lonely genius toiling away until he finally has his “aha!”

As he was toiling slowly up a narrow, rocky pass, he suddenly saw an Indian's head peering over the ledge.

A huge travelling carriage is slowly toiling up the side of a hill.

Toiling across Lord Hartledon's path was the labourer to whom the Rector had been speaking.

Full many a flaming jewel shrouded deep In shadow and oblivion, lies asleep, Safe from the toiling mattocks of mankind.

Bending under sacks or toiling behind barrows, they soon get hot, and the sweat comes out in beads.

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On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to toiling, such as: sweat, strive, plug, slave, plod, and work.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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