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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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Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark, is likewise attempting to shut the facility down via the courts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"In the past year alone, the Border Management Authority managed to intercept and stop over 450,000 people who were attempting to enter South Africa illegally," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Elmo eventually responded in character, attempting to smooth things over with a pun-filled apology.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

It looks like a sector attempting to reaccelerate after a long period of policy-driven restraint.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

It’s the shortest, easiest run I’m attempting all summer, but as I walk down our street toward campus, I’m every bit as nervous as I was on graduation morning.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison