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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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Both GM and Ford have struggled with their EV businesses and are attempting to branch out.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Central Command said that on Monday it seized an unladen oil tanker that was attempting to sail to an Iranian port.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

If that is the case, Iran may be attempting to establish a new regional reality: one in which it negotiates from a position of strength while actively enforcing its own red lines.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Duke demanded, attempting, once again, to shake off the irritating plastic collar tied around his neck.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein