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as in misfortunes
bad luck or an example of this
many people came face-to-face with life-altering adversity when the stock market crashed
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as in hardships
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
some overcame all the adversities of the Great Depression and rebuilt their fortunes
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Recent Examples of adversities
The Harvard Study of Adult Development, spanning nearly 80 years, shows that strong social bonds protect individuals from life's adversities, and are better predictors of long and happy lives than intelligence, genetics, and certainly money.
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David H. Rosmarin,
Time,
10 June 2026
What would be extremely helpful for business ventures to come is to know how all adversities and challenges were understood and overcome.
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Paula De La Cruz,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Children who have been adopted, have been placed into foster care, or have experienced significant adversities may need extra help to cope with what has happened to them in the past.
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Dr. Andrew Garner,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Also, sharing stories of athletes dealing with similar adversities, Steinberg believes all readers should come away with this lesson learned.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
After overcoming a series of adversities that hindered her preparations in the leadup to the Games, Masters came through with victory in the women's sprint sitting discipline in Para biathlon, finishing ahead of fellow American Kendall Gretsch.
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CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
The characters on this list go to war — whether real or imaginary — with their circumstances and find a way to turn their adversities into their advantage.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
Lately a nun, middle-aged Nora Breen moves into a boarding house in a seaside village, slowly healing from the adversities of World War II.
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The Know,
Denver Post,
30 Nov. 2025
Each track weaves together themes of resilience and triumph, forging a powerful connection with listeners who have faced their own adversities.
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Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
David H. Rosmarin,
Time,
10 June 2026
What would be extremely helpful for business ventures to come is to know how all adversities and challenges were understood and overcome.
—
Paula De La Cruz,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Children who have been adopted, have been placed into foster care, or have experienced significant adversities may need extra help to cope with what has happened to them in the past.
—
Dr. Andrew Garner,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Also, sharing stories of athletes dealing with similar adversities, Steinberg believes all readers should come away with this lesson learned.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
After overcoming a series of adversities that hindered her preparations in the leadup to the Games, Masters came through with victory in the women's sprint sitting discipline in Para biathlon, finishing ahead of fellow American Kendall Gretsch.
—
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
The characters on this list go to war — whether real or imaginary — with their circumstances and find a way to turn their adversities into their advantage.
—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
Lately a nun, middle-aged Nora Breen moves into a boarding house in a seaside village, slowly healing from the adversities of World War II.
—
The Know,
Denver Post,
30 Nov. 2025
Each track weaves together themes of resilience and triumph, forging a powerful connection with listeners who have faced their own adversities.
—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adversities
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Jessie blames technology for toy misfortunes, getting angry at all forms of technology, even those already discarded.
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Repairing Furniture There are few misfortunes greater than scratching a new piece of dark wood furniture.
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So as opposed to, say, inspiring American leaders of all kinds, like a real explanation of the character of Harriet Tubman or of Chief Joseph or Americans struggled against real hardships.
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The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.
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Beyond the solidarity such tragedies inspire and the accompanying political rhetoric, Rodríguez has little room to turn away any government willing to lend a hand during this crisis.
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Recent incidents across North Texas show just how quickly these tragedies unfold and why having a plan matters.
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The setback stems from difficulties manufacturing a key circuit board at the heart of the system, SemiAnalysis said in a post on Monday.
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Common symptoms include headache, dizziness, memory problems, and balance difficulties.
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“Adversities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adversities. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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