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

Kyle Tucker and Shohei Ohtani both drew walks, as the Dodgers’ only baserunners before the sixth — and Ohtani was thrown out attempting to steal second to end the third inning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

After attempting to dodge the question several times, he said “no.”

From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026

“While some of Disney’s rivals are attempting to transform themselves through acquisitions and spin offs, D’Amaro told analysts not to expect any moves,” the Journal writes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Twelve minutes into the game, Thelo Aasgaard tried an audacious spin on the edge of the hosts' box, attempting to squeeze the ball through a small gap in the defence.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Christopher looked hesitantly at the jaculus: it would be like attempting to commute on the back of a hummingbird.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell