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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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All hasn’t been smooth sailing in Microsoft’s AI efforts.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Its statement on Friday added that it was convening a meeting with DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan and other international partners to discuss response efforts and cross-border surveillance.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

With combined efforts from relievers Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia and Edgardo Henriquez, the Dodgers shut down the Giants the rest of the way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The Bank of Canada this week highlighted a lack of capacity at the country’s main marine terminals that policymakers say threatens to thwart trade-diversification efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Its stomach was so full that for all its efforts, it could get no more than a few inches off the floor.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville