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as in anguish
often straits plural
a state of great suffering of body or mind
in great straits over the loss of her mother's cherished necklace
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Recent Examples of strait
Image Each year, tens of thousands of African migrants attempt the perilous journey across the narrow strait separating the Horn of Africa from the Arabian Peninsula, hoping to reach wealthy Gulf States north of Yemen.
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Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
This year, the US military has deployed an anti-ship missile launcher for the first time on the northern tip of the Philippine archipelago, just across the strait from Taiwan, a self-governing democracy Beijing has vowed to take by force if necessary.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
To see one of the world’s most historic motorcycle brands in such dire straits is not a good sight.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, many who lost their homes in the L.A. fires are calling for a formal government investigation of major insurance providers, alleging that delays and denials have kept them in dire financial straits and housing limbo.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
This year, the US military has deployed an anti-ship missile launcher for the first time on the northern tip of the Philippine archipelago, just across the strait from Taiwan, a self-governing democracy Beijing has vowed to take by force if necessary.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
To see one of the world’s most historic motorcycle brands in such dire straits is not a good sight.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, many who lost their homes in the L.A. fires are calling for a formal government investigation of major insurance providers, alleging that delays and denials have kept them in dire financial straits and housing limbo.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strait
Noun
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One of the men approached the victim from behind and placed his arms around his neck, choking him.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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The alleged attack involved Combs grabbing Morgan by the neck and throwing a wooden hanger that hit her head, Morgan said.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The victim’s scream of anguish is captured in the video.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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Rite of Spring is the Pièce de resistance of the exhibition and features a mass of writhing bodies morphing into each other, women giving birth, androgynous figures and figures with expressions of anguish.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Malhotra has posted travel videos to her YouTube channel, which boasts nearly 400,000 subscribers.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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If you’re sent an email with a number to call back, contact the organization using usual, publicly available channels or your apps.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The organization provides up to eight free mental health and counseling sessions to youth and their families who have experienced gun violence, abuse or emotional distress.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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Noumea’s Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre notified Carnival Splendor about a distress call from a catamaran while the ship was traveling south of New Caledonia on Thursday, according to a news release.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The lightweight design is made for comfort and should please budding audiophiles looking for the finessed sound that only open-back headphones can deliver.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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So much of his sound — and what people enjoy about Chris’ music is [his guitar].—
Deborah Evans Price,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Symptoms like inflammation, joint pain, and stiffness are an inevitable part of aging.—
Health,
Health,
20 May 2025
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Contributor Aging often comes with unwelcome changes, like joint stiffness, nerve pain, sleepless nights, and slowed recovery.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Soon to open is Siro Social, a rooftop terrace offering tapas, natural wine, and cocktails (both alcoholic and non) with panoramic views of the bay and surrounding mountains.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Leaving from the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel’s dock several times a day, the boat will cruise past the Naval Academy before venturing into the bay.—
Charles Babington,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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At this point in the narrative, when Mike is sentenced to 14 months jail time, more conventional addiction dramas would dig into the trauma of incarceration and the agony of substance withdrawal.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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One young man described the particular agony of being placed carelessly in a wheelchair and forced to sit for hours atop his testicles.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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“Strait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strait. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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