TOUGHED IT OUT Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

toughed it out

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past tense of tough it out

as in accepted

to put up with (something painful or difficult) I know you feel sick, but can you tough it out until the end of your work shift?

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Meanwhile, the share of adults ages 25-34 who lived with their parents rose from 12% in 2005 to 20% in 2024.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026

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“Toughed it out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughed%20it%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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