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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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Speaking on Radio 4's Today programme, Sir Ian said schools were reporting attempts to use increasingly sophisticated devices to gain an unfair advantage.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The study cited higher claims and insurers’ attempts to spend less on care relative to premiums as reasons behind the rise.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Chemotherapy attempts to control the disease through widespread cell destruction, causing significant collateral damage to healthy tissues that lead to side effects.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Much like Schwarzengger and Pratt, the former couple made multiple attempts to offload their marital dwelling—which they are said to have spent millions renovating.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Usually, these attempts were over quickly and were never more than this, Hila in front of a mirror, reaching and coming back empty.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny