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

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efforts

The National Park is overseeing salvage efforts, with Coast Guard personnel assessing potential pollution risks and the need for debris removal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Among the 15 finalists is the entire city of Barcelona, recognised for its efforts to safeguard its Mediterranean coastline.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Polling shows Greenlanders consistently resisting any efforts to officially join the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Amabile warns that we may lose some agency despite our best efforts.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

My hesitation cost me the element of surprise as he spotted me and redoubled his efforts to free himself.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin