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
Over the years, my closet got more and more stuffed—so much so that getting dressed would sometimes turn into a take-everything-out-and-toss-it-on-the-bed-to-find-that-V-neck-sweater ordeal.
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Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
Cristobal talked about his own program when he was asked about the ordeal with the Tennessee Volunteers.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Writing and directing with Garland, Mendoza took a uniquely forensic approach to the harrowing 24-hour ordeal, relying on the collective memories of everyone involved to achieve visceral authenticity.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
The meeting was the couple's only face-to-face time together during the whole ordeal.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
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Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
Cristobal talked about his own program when he was asked about the ordeal with the Tennessee Volunteers.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Writing and directing with Garland, Mendoza took a uniquely forensic approach to the harrowing 24-hour ordeal, relying on the collective memories of everyone involved to achieve visceral authenticity.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
The meeting was the couple's only face-to-face time together during the whole ordeal.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordeal
Noun
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In the game, as well as in real life, striking flint on steel can start a fire.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 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
Noun
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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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Julian Alvarez jumped to block a cross that never came and Trossard was free to shoot with his left foot — it was deflected in off Manuel Akanji.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Ordeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordeal. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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