as in fire
a test of faith, patience, or strength
the hikers were finally rescued after a three-day ordeal in the wilderness
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Recent Examples of ordeal
Sanders’ multi-day ordeal was marked by conspiracy theories, tirades and constant debate.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2025
My ordeal has convinced me that true strength lies in the moral courage to seek lasting solutions.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Details of the incident, at the time, were prolific, examined and pieced together in intricate detail by media outlets around the world as one of the most visible celebrities of our time went uncharacteristically silent about the ordeal.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
Two bits of good news came out of the ordeal: The ice crew at Capital One Arena found two of the teeth and returned them to their rightful owner, and Alexeyev on Wednesday had another strong night on the Caps’ third pair.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2025
My ordeal has convinced me that true strength lies in the moral courage to seek lasting solutions.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Details of the incident, at the time, were prolific, examined and pieced together in intricate detail by media outlets around the world as one of the most visible celebrities of our time went uncharacteristically silent about the ordeal.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
Two bits of good news came out of the ordeal: The ice crew at Capital One Arena found two of the teeth and returned them to their rightful owner, and Alexeyev on Wednesday had another strong night on the Caps’ third pair.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordeal
Noun
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The two-story, single-family homes were lit on fire and sustained structural damage, according to the Fire Department.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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The passenger vessel Conscience made a mayday call shortly after midnight, reporting a fire on its bow, the government of Malta said.—
Helena Skinner,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Every week is a fresh start with a new gauntlet and a new Snake.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
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The trio must tag team to outsmart a cunning international thief and save a priceless diamond gauntlet — just in time for Christmas.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2025
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This has created a sense of urgency to not only fill open roles but fill them with workers who are ready and willing to tackle the industry’s next generation of trials and demands.—
Jim Pauley,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The prosecution laid out two main reasons for opposing the expert testimony, days before the trial is set to begin.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Other architectural details reveal the building’s history, from the cross above Rumi Bar’s entrance from its time as a church to the remarkable archaeological discoveries made on-site, including ancient mummies.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday morning the funeral will begin with a procession, led by a priest carrying a cross, the New York Times reports.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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