as in fire
a test of faith, patience, or strength
soldiers who had withstood the crucible of war
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Recent Examples of crucible
But few places in the United States are crucibles of the country’s struggles and progress quite like Harpers Ferry.
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Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the Middle East is a crucible of enduring tensions, the Ukraine crisis continues to destabilize Europe, and the European Union itself faces a troubling swing to the right, fueled by resurgent nationalism.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Can a person with Parkinson’s be competitive in the rigorous crucible of a ‘Jeopardy!’ game?
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Guiding The Journey To A Truer North Challenging and unpredictable times act as a crucible for creating new meaning.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the Middle East is a crucible of enduring tensions, the Ukraine crisis continues to destabilize Europe, and the European Union itself faces a troubling swing to the right, fueled by resurgent nationalism.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Can a person with Parkinson’s be competitive in the rigorous crucible of a ‘Jeopardy!’ game?
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Guiding The Journey To A Truer North Challenging and unpredictable times act as a crucible for creating new meaning.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crucible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crucible
Noun
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The Democrats are getting ready to light $20 million on fire to study their unpopularity!—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled plans for record military spending, including major investments in stockpiles of critical munitions such as long-range fires, antiship missiles, and missiles for air defense.—
ELY RATNER,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Following the ordeal, Jung couldn't resist reliving the experience and sharing it on social media.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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At least 30 people were stranded more than 50 feet in the air during a terrifying ordeal at an amusement park.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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With a group of experts looking for every possible weakness, having your grant reviewed is a bit like running a gauntlet.—
Kelly S. Mix,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
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Others were less talented but beat a gauntlet of tough opponents.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Crucible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crucible. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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