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Synonyms for Grueling (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (characterized by toilsome effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort):
arduous, backbreaking, gruelling, hard, heavy, laborious, punishing, toilsome, operose

WordNet sense 2 (requiring great physical effort):
effortful


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