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

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attempts

On the one hand, they are weaponizing your acts of kindness, like driving Daniel to medical appointments, as acts of control and perhaps attempts to infantilize him.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

"These attempts to intimidate people will not be tolerated, and we will put an end to this hooliganism," said Eknath Shinde, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state, where Mumbai is located.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

After last week’s loss to the Bills, when kicker Harrison Mevis missed both of his field-goal attempts, including a potential game-winner in overtime, the Rams decided enough was enough.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026

After several attempts at speaking, Booth whispered: “Tell Mother, I die for my country.”

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

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