as in fire
a test of faith, patience, or strength
the hikers were finally rescued after a three-day ordeal in the wilderness
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Recent Examples of ordeal
The whole ordeal seems to hint that Jelly Roll will make his official return as a wrestler and face off against Paul at the upcoming SummerSlam, scheduled for August 2 and 3 at East Rutherford, New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
But according to his wife, Amy, who detailed the ordeal on Facebook, the illness got so bad he was eventually put on a ventilator and, eventually, added to the list for a lung transplant.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Crissy's 75-year-old father also survived the ordeal, according to Polner.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 8 July 2025
The ordeal happened at Carver’s Gap, near the North Carolina-Tennessee border and a roughly 65-mile drive northeast from Asheville.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2025
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
But according to his wife, Amy, who detailed the ordeal on Facebook, the illness got so bad he was eventually put on a ventilator and, eventually, added to the list for a lung transplant.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Crissy's 75-year-old father also survived the ordeal, according to Polner.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 8 July 2025
The ordeal happened at Carver’s Gap, near the North Carolina-Tennessee border and a roughly 65-mile drive northeast from Asheville.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordeal
Noun
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Based on employee interviews, investigators also found conflicting accounts of fire preparedness within the plant, which has already experienced some fires.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
27 July 2025
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The fire agency noted that the tragedy is the fourth deadly fire this week involving a smoke alarm that was not working properly.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Not helping that skepticism was the gauntlet Gurnee strategically set up at three major Grand Avenue intersections, from Route 21 west to Hunt Club Road.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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And with that, the Dodgers reached the end of a 10-game gauntlet against their closest pursuers in the National League West, the Padres and San Francisco Giants.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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In a trial’s sentencing phase, the judge has the ultimate say.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Cash Out, born John Gibson, was found guilty on Friday in his Atlanta trial.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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This Brazilian Portuguese film streaming on Netflix this weekend looks like a charming cross between Father of the Bride and National Lampoon's Vacation.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
17 July 2025
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The fire burned an area about 30 feet by 30 feet, including religious items such as Nativity scene, a cross and a Star of David.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
15 July 2025
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“Ordeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordeal. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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