attempts

Part of Speech:

All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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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

Example Sentences

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attempts

"In 2018 I first attempted the most chin-ups in 24 hours and had a few unsuccessful attempts at that through injury."

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

This group of films attempts to showcase the tech titan, not their products.

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026

The visitors produced plenty of chances, particularly with their man advantage in the second half when they registered 14 of their total 21 attempts.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

And Donte King, whose family endures racism both subtle and blatant, praises the filmmakers’ attempts to humanize people with contrasting viewpoints, saying he was pleased with getting to tell his story.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Soon I’m doubled over, hugging myself and howling with laughter—over this, and all my other sad, failed attempts at record-breaking.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

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