as in difficulties
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
working two jobs was a hardship he was willing to endure to get out of debt
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Recent Examples of hardships
The project comes on the heels of filmmaker Nina Lee and Will Packer discussing the rarity of You, Me & Tuscany alongside the hardships and hurdles that Black romance films must overcome in the industry from conception to funding to box office.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Kids raised by single mothers are, on average, at higher risk of poverty, incarceration, unemployment, and a range of other hardships.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 19 May 2026
Soaps had become Mary’s panacea, inuring her to her everyday hardships.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
But throughout the hardships, the cast of the show has remained a comforting constant in one another’s lives.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
That maximum was put in place to help borrowers avoid extreme financial hardships caused by the wage garnishment process.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Lower-income families and communities of color are disproportionately facing hardships and more likely to be facing imminent financial insecurity, including falling behind on bills or cutting back on food.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Tameika McLaurin, director of housing for Transition Resource Action Center, says workers take into account the physical and mental health effects of trauma to build relationships and trust with young adults, since many have faced hardships.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The elder Turner, struggling with financial hardships and mental health issues, died by suicide in 1963; his son took over the advertising company, taking on the roles of president and CEO.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Kids raised by single mothers are, on average, at higher risk of poverty, incarceration, unemployment, and a range of other hardships.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 19 May 2026
Soaps had become Mary’s panacea, inuring her to her everyday hardships.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
But throughout the hardships, the cast of the show has remained a comforting constant in one another’s lives.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
That maximum was put in place to help borrowers avoid extreme financial hardships caused by the wage garnishment process.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Lower-income families and communities of color are disproportionately facing hardships and more likely to be facing imminent financial insecurity, including falling behind on bills or cutting back on food.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Tameika McLaurin, director of housing for Transition Resource Action Center, says workers take into account the physical and mental health effects of trauma to build relationships and trust with young adults, since many have faced hardships.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The elder Turner, struggling with financial hardships and mental health issues, died by suicide in 1963; his son took over the advertising company, taking on the roles of president and CEO.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardships
difficulties
Noun
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Genius Group shuts down due to financial difficulties.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Research has linked untreated hearing loss to social withdrawal, workplace difficulties, and cognitive health concerns later in life.—
Matthew Kayser,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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“Hardships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardships. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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