attempts

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try, effort n.
try, make effort v.

NOUN

try, effort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attack bid endeavor experiment pursuit shot struggle try

STRONG

crack exertion fling go header lick stab striving trial tryout undertaking venture whack workout

WEAK

all one's got dry run one's all one's darnedest one's level best

Antonyms

STRONGEST

retreat surrender

WEAK

certainty laziness success

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

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attempts

While the series itself centers around Lasso’s attempts to improve the fate of a somewhat lackluster soccer team, there is no denying that Richmond plays a significant role in the show.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

Wheeler missed two three-point attempts with less than 30 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

The CPS has apologised for "shortcomings" in its attempts to have Levy remanded in custody.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

It was, paradoxically, the erasure of border controls within Europe that led to its first attempts to seriously tighten its borders beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Marco attempts to protest but his voice catches in his throat.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern