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

"Tampering with or damaging TfL's property is unacceptable and seriously risks the safety of the public. Those attempting to interfere with Ulez infrastructure show a complete disregard for the law," Hayward said.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Earlier, as von der Leyen arrived, local broadcasters showed footage of a small group of protesters attempting to block her exit from the airport with a truck and a tanker.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Rather than attempting to lure the animals toward the speaker, the researchers played the sounds loudly enough to provoke a startle response.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

It’s about moving on, or attempting to, after the franchise endured a nightmare offseason.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Boaz, at least, was busy trying to tell a bunch of middle schoolers off for attempting to see an R-rated movie without their parents.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny