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attempts

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

Example Sentences

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Various attempts to save it failed, and authorities had announced they were giving up.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Recent attempts to strengthen state laws often take aim at private-equity-backed support organizations, which provide back-office services to medical and dental practices in exchange for a fee.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Past attempts to address pregnancy leave had been vetoed by governors Jerry Brown and Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

But the decision left the door open to other attempts to limit the availability of the drug.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Weird shapes and half-words come up on the screen as the app attempts to translate.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler