Throes
noun
Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially at the end of a process or task.
The company is currently in the throes of layoff, trying to restructure its business.
Often appears as...
- in the throes of
- throes of despair
noun
A difficult process or activity.
She was in the throes of decision-making.
Often appears as...
- throes of labor
- throes of preparation
noun
Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially at the end of a process or task.
The company is currently in the throes of layoff, trying to restructure its business.
Often appears as...
- in the throes of
- throes of despair
noun
A difficult process or activity.
She was in the throes of decision-making.
Often appears as...
- throes of labor
- throes of preparation
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Painful End
Use 'throes' to describe intense suffering as something is ending or failing.
The country is in the throes of economic collapse.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Apply 'throes' to express powerful emotions or reactions, not just physical pain.
He was in the throes of grief after the loss.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
'Throes' can metaphorically describe struggles in various contexts, like business or relationships.
Their marriage was in the throes of conflict.
Pro Tip 1/3Painful End
Use 'throes' to describe intense suffering as something is ending or failing.
The country is in the throes of economic collapse.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Apply 'throes' to express powerful emotions or reactions, not just physical pain.
He was in the throes of grief after the loss.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
'Throes' can metaphorically describe struggles in various contexts, like business or relationships.
Their marriage was in the throes of conflict.
Pro Tip 1/3Painful End
Use 'throes' to describe intense suffering as something is ending or failing.
The country is in the throes of economic collapse.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Apply 'throes' to express powerful emotions or reactions, not just physical pain.
He was in the throes of grief after the loss.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
'Throes' can metaphorically describe struggles in various contexts, like business or relationships.
Their marriage was in the throes of conflict.
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Mary Roach: 10 things...
The sow doesn't look to be in the throes of ecstasy." And she said, you can't make that conclusion, because animals don't register pain or pleasure on their faces in the same way that we do. Pigs, for example, are more like dogs. They use the upper half of the face; the ears are very expressive.
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The city of walls:...
they kept up a steady bombardment day and night. A section of the old walls collapsed, but even in their death throes they proved formidable. The rubble absorbed the shock of the cannonballs better than the solid wall. It took a month and a half of continuous blasting to finally open a breach.
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"We have to be the...
we're in the throes of it we are in the cutting edge of changing medical history and to think about what this means for my daughter and for her daughter and and her son and for their kids it's really incredible no matter what she does with her life no matter who she becomes that
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An Ode to Envy PIPE Parul...
When Swann is in his jealous throes, and suddenly he's listening at doorways and bribing his mistress' servants, he defends these behaviors. He says, "You know, look, I know you think this is repugnant, but it is no different from interpreting an ancient text
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The story of 'Oumuamua,...
very close to a star that was much denser than our own, and the star's tidal forces shredded planetary material early in the solar system's history. Still others suggest that maybe this is something that formed during the death throes of a star,
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This could be why you're...
They explained that they went and sat with him. They listened to him. They realized that his pain made sense -- it was hard for him to see it in the throes of his depression, but actually, it had perfectly understandable causes in his life.
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Introducing a New...
moment was missed there were a little bit shy which I don't blame them they were midway through the throes of passion when we bumped we kind of interrupted them and then I stopped doing their business and then thought to
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Patrick Awuah: Educating...
Africa was a mess. Somalia had disintegrated into anarchy. Rwanda was in the throes of this genocidal war. And it seemed to me that that was the wrong direction, and I needed to be back helping.
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12 truths I learned from...
while slathered in baby oil and basking in the glow of a tinfoil reflector shield. It was so liberating, though, to face the truth that I was no longer in the last throes of middle age,
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Daylight Saving Time 101...
the throes of World War one we're looking for ways to conserve energy they decided that more daylight was the answer and became the first country to
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Mary Roach: 10 things...
The sow doesn't look to be in the throes of ecstasy." And she said, you can't make that conclusion, because animals don't register pain or pleasure on their faces in the same way that we do. Pigs, for example, are more like dogs. They use the upper half of the face; the ears are very expressive.
Video examples
The city of walls:...
they kept up a steady bombardment day and night. A section of the old walls collapsed, but even in their death throes they proved formidable. The rubble absorbed the shock of the cannonballs better than the solid wall. It took a month and a half of continuous blasting to finally open a breach.
Video examples
"We have to be the...
we're in the throes of it we are in the cutting edge of changing medical history and to think about what this means for my daughter and for her daughter and and her son and for their kids it's really incredible no matter what she does with her life no matter who she becomes that
Video examples
An Ode to Envy PIPE Parul...
When Swann is in his jealous throes, and suddenly he's listening at doorways and bribing his mistress' servants, he defends these behaviors. He says, "You know, look, I know you think this is repugnant, but it is no different from interpreting an ancient text
Video examples
The story of 'Oumuamua,...
very close to a star that was much denser than our own, and the star's tidal forces shredded planetary material early in the solar system's history. Still others suggest that maybe this is something that formed during the death throes of a star,
Video examples
This could be why you're...
They explained that they went and sat with him. They listened to him. They realized that his pain made sense -- it was hard for him to see it in the throes of his depression, but actually, it had perfectly understandable causes in his life.
Video examples
Introducing a New...
moment was missed there were a little bit shy which I don't blame them they were midway through the throes of passion when we bumped we kind of interrupted them and then I stopped doing their business and then thought to
Video examples
Patrick Awuah: Educating...
Africa was a mess. Somalia had disintegrated into anarchy. Rwanda was in the throes of this genocidal war. And it seemed to me that that was the wrong direction, and I needed to be back helping.
Video examples
12 truths I learned from...
while slathered in baby oil and basking in the glow of a tinfoil reflector shield. It was so liberating, though, to face the truth that I was no longer in the last throes of middle age,
Video examples
Daylight Saving Time 101...
the throes of World War one we're looking for ways to conserve energy they decided that more daylight was the answer and became the first country to
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Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II
American Politician
When a nation has just emerged from the throes of a great civil warfare, where section was arrayed against section, class against class, two things are to be done: First, the work of reconstruction is to be effected; Secondly, a willingness for the proper acceptance of the issue's decision is to be created.
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Phoebe Fox
Sight by Jessie Greengrass was put up on Instagram by an acquaintance, so no one actually recommended it to me personally and yet it had a profound effect on me. The book deals with the conflicting emotions brought to the surface when you are deep in the throes of your 'child-bearing' years.
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Allan Gurganus
American Novelist
I rise at 6. Strong coffee helps me face the paper edition of 'The New York Times.' It daily challenges my own capacity for faking anything deranged enough to sound true. I work till 2 P.M. unless I am in the throes of finishing something. I rewrite to be reread.
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Gary McCord
American Athlete
Many years ago, in the throes of my struggles on the PGA Tour, I had difficulty even getting into pro-ams. I needed money, so I put together a 45-minute magic show I'd perform at corporate events surrounding the tournament.
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Scott Stossel
American Journalist
Generally speaking, the anxiety will pass, which is easy for me to say when I'm not in the middle of an anxiety attack. When you're in the throes of one, it's hard to feel anything other than utter misery and terror.
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Helen Fisher
American Scientist
When you're in the throes of this romantic love, it's overwhelming - you're out of control, you're irrational, you're going to the gym at 6 A.M. every day - Why? Because she's there.
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Jonathan Galassi
American Publisher
When you're in the throes of writing, I find, the lessons you've casually imparted to others are not in the forefront of your mind. Which may be good or bad. Probably both.
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Sumner Redstone
American Businessman
It was always tough, but today we are in the throes of something we have never seen in our history. It's clear in recent times the market is looking for a bottom.
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Margaret Trudeau
Canadian Author
The first thing that happens to someone with a mental illness, in the throes of it, is that they lose all their self-esteem. They don't think they fit in.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
We are in the throes of a transition where every publication has to think of their digital strategy.
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Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II
American Politician
When a nation has just emerged from the throes of a great civil warfare, where section was arrayed against section, class against class, two things are to be done: First, the work of reconstruction is to be effected; Secondly, a willingness for the proper acceptance of the issue's decision is to be created.
Quote examples
Phoebe Fox
Sight by Jessie Greengrass was put up on Instagram by an acquaintance, so no one actually recommended it to me personally and yet it had a profound effect on me. The book deals with the conflicting emotions brought to the surface when you are deep in the throes of your 'child-bearing' years.
Quote examples
Allan Gurganus
American Novelist
I rise at 6. Strong coffee helps me face the paper edition of 'The New York Times.' It daily challenges my own capacity for faking anything deranged enough to sound true. I work till 2 P.M. unless I am in the throes of finishing something. I rewrite to be reread.
Quote examples
Gary McCord
American Athlete
Many years ago, in the throes of my struggles on the PGA Tour, I had difficulty even getting into pro-ams. I needed money, so I put together a 45-minute magic show I'd perform at corporate events surrounding the tournament.
Quote examples
Scott Stossel
American Journalist
Generally speaking, the anxiety will pass, which is easy for me to say when I'm not in the middle of an anxiety attack. When you're in the throes of one, it's hard to feel anything other than utter misery and terror.
Quote examples
Helen Fisher
American Scientist
When you're in the throes of this romantic love, it's overwhelming - you're out of control, you're irrational, you're going to the gym at 6 A.M. every day - Why? Because she's there.
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Jonathan Galassi
American Publisher
When you're in the throes of writing, I find, the lessons you've casually imparted to others are not in the forefront of your mind. Which may be good or bad. Probably both.
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Sumner Redstone
American Businessman
It was always tough, but today we are in the throes of something we have never seen in our history. It's clear in recent times the market is looking for a bottom.
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Margaret Trudeau
Canadian Author
The first thing that happens to someone with a mental illness, in the throes of it, is that they lose all their self-esteem. They don't think they fit in.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
We are in the throes of a transition where every publication has to think of their digital strategy.
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