Definitions:

1. In figurative or emotional context, refers to mental, emotional, or artistic struggles. VERB
   • He was labouring under the weight of responsibility.
2. Refers to performing physically demanding tasks, often in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. VERB
   • The workers spent the entire day labouring under the hot sun on the construction site.
3. Used when someone is putting a lot of effort to achieve something, often with difficulty. VERB
   • She was labouring to finish the report before the deadline.

Synonyms:

• enduring
• exerting oneself
• making an effort
• persisting
• struggling
• toiling
• working hard