as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
an uphill battle to eradicate poverty in an area of the state that has never known anything else
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as in hill
an upward slope
no matter where you go bicycle touring, the uphills always seem to outnumber the downhills
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Recent Examples of uphill
Jesse Pines, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
But McGregor faces an uphill task to get his name on the ballot as few Irish lawmakers share his vehement anti-immigrant views, and many publicly criticized him after the civil case last November.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
In tight 180-degree uphill turns that require some advanced maneuvers - or a dismount - the Mustang’s motorcycle-type twist throttle and my off-road motorcycle riding instincts nicely meshed.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Centenarian Decathlon Goal: Maintain a VO2 max above 30 mL/kg/min in later life, allowing for activities like hiking uphill, jogging, or carrying groceries without fatigue.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
But McGregor faces an uphill task to get his name on the ballot as few Irish lawmakers share his vehement anti-immigrant views, and many publicly criticized him after the civil case last November.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
Facing him must be like running a marathon uphill with a 50-pound backpack full of constantly shifting liquid with tape over your mouth and one nostril.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
In tight 180-degree uphill turns that require some advanced maneuvers - or a dismount - the Mustang’s motorcycle-type twist throttle and my off-road motorcycle riding instincts nicely meshed.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uphill
Adjective
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The transition can be extremely difficult for some.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The longer-term outlook for Apple looks increasingly difficult to navigate, according to Bank of America.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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The spa has a similar indoor-outdoor feel: the yoga studio looks out onto greenery while hot and cold plunge pools come with a wide view of the hills.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The star went on to touch upon the more challenging aspects of parenthood in the interview, too, revealing to Harper’s Bazaar that RZA initially struggled with the idea of welcoming a sibling but eventually came around to being a big brother.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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This is likely due to high interest rates and a challenging inflationary environment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The resort, however, is on an incline, and the hot springs are at the very top of the hill.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2025
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An investigation determined that the injuries occurred after the victim had parked a red 2006 Kia Sedona on an incline on the northbound side of Lyric Lane.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There’s symbolism there—all that tough, hard-to-crack shell hiding a shining pearl—that lends itself well to a tattoo.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2025
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Employees have a tough time trusting a leader whose actions do not follow their words.—
Mona Andrews,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.—
Alia Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Keagan Ostop,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Although seeking refugee protection might come to mind, qualifying for refugee protection involves a complex, rigorous process that involves meeting a multi-pronged legal test.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Tuesday is when teams stage their most demanding practice ahead of a Saturday match.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Veterinary professionals work long hours in a physically demanding job.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Uphill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uphill. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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