as in labor
very hard or unpleasant work
in the "good old days" household servants led lives filled with much drudgery and little pleasure
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Recent Examples of drudgery
Others call it a gamechanger for those who live in small apartments, or just want to take the drudgery out of dish washing.
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Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
In that scenario, Elizabeth was a harsh taskmaster, forcing her younger sibling into a life of drudgery.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
The Voice became many things to me: a place of drudgery and triumph and endless office politics, a writing school, a talent pool, my crucible and passport.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 22 Aug. 2024
Demaree, who was a captain in the U.S. Army and saw such drudgery firsthand, cofounded Onebrief in 2019, getting some traction after convincing lower-rung officers that his product could automate updates to the vast planning process.
—David Jeans, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
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Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
In that scenario, Elizabeth was a harsh taskmaster, forcing her younger sibling into a life of drudgery.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
The Voice became many things to me: a place of drudgery and triumph and endless office politics, a writing school, a talent pool, my crucible and passport.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 22 Aug. 2024
Demaree, who was a captain in the U.S. Army and saw such drudgery firsthand, cofounded Onebrief in 2019, getting some traction after convincing lower-rung officers that his product could automate updates to the vast planning process.
—David Jeans, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drudgery
Noun
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In order to assess the risks of industrial labor, states began collecting data about accidents and deaths.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
3 Apr. 2025
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Under O’Brien’s leadership, the Teamsters union has engaged with the Trump administration even as other major American labor groups have distanced themselves.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Since January, the Trump administration has sought to cut back on research funding as part of its efforts to cut government spending, which has left many scientists scrambling to figure out how to continue their work.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Despite spectacular regular-season efforts, Michigan State and Kentucky missed the Elite Eight in 2024, ending their seasons in the Regional Finals.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Original Price: $25.99 Sale Price: $23.59 (10% off) Buy Now on Amazon Witches Brew Cauldron Stoneware Mug Double, double toil and trouble… or just coffee?—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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In a nation that has built its economic and cultural infrastructure on the toil of Black women, the act of resting—of lying down, of breathing deeply, of existing outside of labor—is nothing short of radical.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The event begins with Emancipation Day, marking the abolition of slavery on August 1, 1834.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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The edits were originally flagged by The Washington Post, which reported that changes stripped away key references to Harriet Tubman and softened language that once plainly conveyed the horrors of slavery.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Project Overview Working Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Skill Level: Beginner Estimated Cost: $10 Every day, your shoes collect dirt, mud, bacteria—and who knows what else—while the insides absorb sweat and grime, leading to unpleasant odors and a less-than-pristine appearance.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Pitching with a one-run lead in the seventh inning is no sweat for Sandburg’s Drew Drzonek.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The corporate laborers of the industrial age were drudges, and might have needed the scaffolding of managerial hierarchies to make widgets in bulk.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2025
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In other words, exactly the type of drudge work that corporates have outsourced for decades to offshore teams from the likes of Accenture, Cognizant and Infosys.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Regardless, that doesn’t stop many doctors, fitness professionals, and physical therapists from recommending Epsom salts in the treatment of muscle pain and fatigue.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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You might be hit with severe fatigue, a fever and chills, a pounding headache, or an upset stomach.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining oil, the balsamic vinegar, honey, water, garlic, a pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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His expertise in building systems has helped countless entrepreneurs escape the daily grind of their businesses.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Drudgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drudgery. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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