1
as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
collapsed in the throes of agony
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2
as in struggle
throes plural
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
that third-world country is caught up in the throes of a democratic revolution
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Recent Examples of throe
The timing is all the more critical because the three are in throes of their own domestic political crises.
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Control Risks, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Several cold, wet storms are expected to dramatically flip the forecast by the weekend, pulling the Southland back into the throes of winter, with below-average temperatures likely to linger into mid-March, according to the national Climate Prediction Center’s latest outlooks.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Patrons continued to check out more electronic materials even as physical circulation plummeted amid the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2024
In Jerusalem, for example, who even bothers to look up when a prophet in the throes boards the light rail at the Mount Herzl military cemetery, or when a messiah in white robes astride a white donkey trots down Jaffa Road past the municipal center blowing his horn?
—Tova Reich, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2024
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Control Risks, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Several cold, wet storms are expected to dramatically flip the forecast by the weekend, pulling the Southland back into the throes of winter, with below-average temperatures likely to linger into mid-March, according to the national Climate Prediction Center’s latest outlooks.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Patrons continued to check out more electronic materials even as physical circulation plummeted amid the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2024
In Jerusalem, for example, who even bothers to look up when a prophet in the throes boards the light rail at the Mount Herzl military cemetery, or when a messiah in white robes astride a white donkey trots down Jaffa Road past the municipal center blowing his horn?
—Tova Reich, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throe
Noun
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This potting bench can help reduce aches and pains by providing a comfortable, standing-height surface for tasks like transplanting and mixing soil.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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These comfort-forward essentials are designed to minimize aches, maximize rest and help any traveler arrive feeling more refreshed than rumpled.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Spade's death on June 5, 2018, stunned the fashion world, highlighting the silent struggles behind one of the industry's biggest names and, along with the death of Anthony Bourdain three days later, sparked a broader conversation about mental health amidst fame and success.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The district developed some new policies after discovering COVID created not only bad habits but major struggles for families, including housing, employment and mental health, said Keith Oswald, chief of equity and wellness.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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But my heart – and stomach – no longer feel that pang of homesickness because this year, my husband figured out how to bring the crawfish boil to the Rocky Mountains, with help from the Louisiana Crawfish Company.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 May 2025
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Keeping Jesse at a distance, his face and other distinguishing features out of frame, allows the viewer to remember when Joel was able to come to Ellie’s aid, and seeing Jesse’s entrance from her vantage point provides a little pang of grief-tinged nostalgia.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 May 2025
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The two journalists paid tribute to the late MTV VJ, who died Wednesday following a prolonged battle with breast cancer, during a CNN segment on Thursday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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The confrontation is the latest flashpoint in a growing legal and political battle over the Trump Administration’s immigration policies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Formulated with spicy ginger oil and hyaluronic acid, a quick tingle leads to softer, smoother lips sans stickiness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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The product glides on smooth like butter and leaves behind a faint cooling tingle.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Panthers are ready for a fight in this series, always, wherever.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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With the game being nationally televised on CBS, clips of the fight went viral.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Tattoos Health Risk #2: Long-Term Skin Problems Roughly 10% of people with tattoos experience chronic skin conditions, such as itching, redness, swelling or pain can last long after the original tattoo heals.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Anderson is seeking $25,000 in damages for emotional distress, mental anguish, funeral and medical expenses, pain, and suffering, records show.—
Kennedy Sessions,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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The sting of defeat will be particularly painful for Sinner who was two sets and a break up.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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As players looked to avoid the sting of the sparkling wine in their eyes or protect themselves from flying corks, ‘champagne goggles’ became common in World Series-winning locker rooms.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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“Throe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throe. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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