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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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Anyone attempting to observe it should use caution.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Once your traffic reaches the VPN server, it has reached the end of the tunnel and needs to be decrypted before your requests can be forwarded to the site or service you’re attempting to access.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

California man Cole Allen, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to kill the president.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Over this time, Diana has displayed a pattern of attempting to take control of Genco without paying full and fair value.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Chickenhound was having one of his sniggering fits, even attempting to dance a little jig.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques