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attempts

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

Example Sentences

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She rejected Washington's attempts to deny or challenge the North's status as a nuclear power, saying it "carries no legal force".

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

That is a sign selling pressure has exhausted itself before the stock attempts its next move.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

For several days, the driver and passengers made repeated attempts to repair the vehicle, but their efforts ultimately proved unsuccessful.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

There have been several attempts to bring “perps” or “perp-like” products to the U.S.; most notably, Coinbase offers perp-like futures contracts on its platform.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

I listened to Jack and Lars talk about pinball, motorcycles, female kick-boxing, and was heartwarmed at their attempts to include me in the conversation.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt