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efforts

NOUN

work, exertion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achievement attempt battle creation endeavor exercise force industry intention power production push resolution struggle training

STRONG

accomplishment act aim application aspiration crack deed discipline drill energy enterprise essay feat fling go job labor pains product pull purpose shot spurt stab strain stress stretch strife striving sweat tension toil travail trial trouble try tug undertaking venture whack

WEAK

elbow grease old college try

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destruction idleness incompetence laziness ruin weakness

STRONG

abstention entertainment failure fun happiness inactivity neglect peace relaxation unemployment

WEAK

hesitation passivity

Example Sentences

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“While we’re prepared to play whatever role we can to bring it to a peaceful diplomatic resolution, unfortunately, right now, those efforts have stagnated, but we always stand ready if those circumstances change,” Rubio said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“Our search goes on, and I don’t know how long we’re going to be there,” he said at a press conference updating the public on this week’s search efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The government's efforts have won over at least some islanders.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

In a statement Thursday, the company confirmed that it was exploring a hantavirus treatment, styling the efforts as “early-stage and ongoing” and as part of a broader push to address emerging infectious diseases.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Despite their heroic efforts to save the plant, many of the Fukushima 50 felt personally responsible for the meltdown.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland