attempting

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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attempting

If you take advantage of that $0 bill and skip paying the following month, daily interest will keep accumulating, wiping out the interest savings you were attempting to gain.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026

Fuld, a Stanford economics major, is attempting a transition to the business side of a franchise that has virtually no precedent for former players.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Kent later said the group was attempting to build a new anti-war political movement and had encouraged Carlson to run for president in 2028.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026

That is a challenge that some Greenock residents are attempting to tackle, head on.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Duke demanded, attempting, once again, to shake off the irritating plastic collar tied around his neck.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein