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

But the federal government doesn’t possess a comprehensive database of citizens, and efforts to match different data sets have so far yielded inaccurate results.

From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026

That has sidelined Seoul, with Lee voicing respect for Trump's decision and pledging to "do his utmost" to support his peacemaking efforts.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

In a statement last week, Tata Trusts said it would support Tata Sons efforts for an orderly leadership transition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Zoo boss James Christon said conservation efforts were under threat from the Peak Cluster Project - a plan for a pipeline through the North West to transport carbon emissions to the coastline.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Bronden bent over her compass, frowning in her efforts to guide their way as it swirled, thick and yellow-white, around them.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda