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attempting

VERB

try, make effort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pursue seek solicit tackle undertake

STRONG

aim attack endeavor essay experiment push strive venture

WEAK

do level best exert oneself give a fling give a whirl give best shot give it a go give it a try give old college try go the limit have a crack have a go at make a run at shoot the works take a stab at take best shot take on try one's hand at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget neglect

STRONG

be idle

WEAK

be lazy

Example Sentences

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It looks like a sector attempting to reaccelerate after a long period of policy-driven restraint.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The Comanche Circle project was attempting to locate next to their property.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

President Mohamud has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system in which clan elders choose MPs, who in turn select a president.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Chief among those is Meta AI, its chatbot which is now attempting to monetize a portion of the 3.5 billion daily users across the whole of Meta’s platform base.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

It proves difficult, attempting to locate a length of ivory lace in the singular chaos of la maison Lefèvre.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern