attempts

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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try, effort n.
try, make effort v.

NOUN

try, effort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attack bid endeavor experiment pursuit shot struggle try

STRONG

crack exertion fling go header lick stab striving trial tryout undertaking venture whack workout

WEAK

all one's got dry run one's all one's darnedest one's level best

Antonyms

STRONGEST

retreat surrender

WEAK

certainty laziness success

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

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attempts

He is bemused by Ricketts's attempts to paint him as a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use artificial intelligence to develop bioweapons.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

The attempted strikes on warships have led to much closer calls than previous attempts, with Iran using maneuverable warheads, people familiar with the attacks said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Learner drivers have to wait an average 20 weeks before booking a practical test, according to new figures, despite attempts to reduce delays.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Anat opened her eyes, and despite Molly’s best attempts at keeping her face unreadable, she knew from her girlfriend’s smile that she had failed.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny