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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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The approach mirrors previous attempts to reset the franchise.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Labor unions have protested attempts to cut back coverage, arguing that they hurt employees who can’t afford the drugs’ sticker price.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Only once in five attempts did Gordon complete both races, finishing eighth in Indianapolis and 16th in Charlotte in 2002.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

That lagging action, however, could now present a potential catch-up opportunity as the stock begins attempts to stabilize.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

During the next couple of weeks, Saleem made several more attempts before the handkerchief disappeared and he stopped ringing the rickshaw bell.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins