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as in diligent
involved in often constant activity
the volunteers have been commendably laborious in their cleanup of the beach
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as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
the laborious task of cleaning up the oil spill
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as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
that report is the product of months of laborious research
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Recent Examples of laborious
Those slow, laborious tasks that always must be completed can be left with a high degree of accuracy for an AI assistant to complete, whilst the developer can concentrate on the more technical or more challenging tasks as required.
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Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
But the process of creating the hairpieces, dearest gentle readers, is more laborious than Lady Whistledown’s efforts to conceal her identity from the Ton.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Looking for these red flags is counterintelligence 101, an imperfect, laborious, and invasive process that American presidents of both major parties have nevertheless accepted as the cost of doing intelligence business.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
The laborious ski trend is taking off at US resorts, attracting those in search of a good workout and giving a new meaning to leg day.
—Meghan Pryce, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
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Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
But the process of creating the hairpieces, dearest gentle readers, is more laborious than Lady Whistledown’s efforts to conceal her identity from the Ton.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Looking for these red flags is counterintelligence 101, an imperfect, laborious, and invasive process that American presidents of both major parties have nevertheless accepted as the cost of doing intelligence business.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
The laborious ski trend is taking off at US resorts, attracting those in search of a good workout and giving a new meaning to leg day.
—Meghan Pryce, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laborious
Adjective
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Like all pitchers, he’s been very diligent on wanting to improve his game — like all great players do.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2025
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At this point in his career, injury management is as important as prevention, and Nimmo is extremely diligent with it.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Third, operational command of Kamikaze planes is difficult because results cannot be evaluated with any accuracy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the major drama comes in the form of Ivy’s corruption by her acting coach, as Ivy gradually goes method and becomes as difficult to work with as Marilyn was (one of this musical’s many meta moments).—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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But in more challenging economic times, homeowners are seeking ways to make upgrades without breaking the bank.—
Janeé Bolden,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2025
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And the small launch business has proven to be economically challenging.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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After two years of busy construction, John and Mable had completed their 56-room Mediterranean Revival masterpiece in 1926, at a time when no homes of such scope existed in Sarasota.—
Thao Thai,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Mission Beach tower is the busiest in the entire city, and the beach’s popularity with tourists makes emergencies more likely there.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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That’s the cost of such rigorous theming: Since you’re supposed to be inside a game, anything that gets in the way of that illusion is banned.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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To receive autism certification through Autism Double Checked, staff at participating properties go through rigorous training on how to best support their autistic guests, such as how to adapt a menu for a picky eater and how to avoid strongly scented cleaning products.—
Jamie Davis Smith,
AFAR Media,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Scene-stealing comedic parts in the Pitch Perfect franchise and on series like Modern Family led to more physically demanding opportunities in series like The Righteous Gemstones.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Here’s a brief comparison between top programs in the United States and the United Kingdom: • U.S. Programs (e.g., Wharton, Kellogg): These are typically two years long with frequent in-person sessions; these programs offer an immersive but demanding experience.—
Shai Zamanian,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first: having an effective and engaged board of directors.—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the Lotus ladies will have some tough competition, including seven-time winner Allison Janney, two-time winner Patricia Arquette, and potential double nominee Kaitlyn Dever.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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That’s likely a tough pill to swallow for Gomez, who typically launches her albums at No. 1.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Laborious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laborious. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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