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

Sinfield has raised more than £13m for charities involved in attempting to support those with the disease and find a cure, running seven ultra marathons in seven days last month in his most recent challenge.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

The Rams’ offense was attempting to close out the team’s third consecutive victory with a first down that would have enabled them to run out the clock.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

Authorities raided the ex-leader's holiday home in the lakeside town of San Bernardino over the weekend, where they were attempting to open a vault as part of the banking collapse probe.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

The robotic system has spent six months in orbit attempting to construct a reflector antenna measuring 1.4 meters across.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

“Either that or Ms. Muldauer is attempting to hail a taxi indoors.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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