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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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The wartime shortage of paper restricted his early efforts to the kitchen floor and hymn books in church.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The latest setback to world growth has reinforced the World Bank’s expectation that the 2020s will see little progress for developing economies in their efforts to catch up with the living standards of rich nations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Congressional efforts to regulate AI, including draft legislation, face opposition and slow progress.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The veteran litigator found herself in hot water after her efforts to broker a detente between Cipriani and Shell spectacularly backfired.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Secretary Stanton attempted to coordinate the efforts of the local police force, detectives, and the army.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson