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try
noun as in attempt
verb as in attempt
Strong matches
aim, aspire, compete, contend, contest, endeavor, essay, labor, propose, risk, speculate, strive, tackle, undertake, venture, wrangle
Weak matches
bear down, chip away at, do one's best, drive for, exert oneself, go after, go all out, go for, have a crack, have a go, have a shot, have a stab, have a whack, knock oneself out, lift a finger, make a bid, make a pass at, make an attempt, make an effort, put oneself out, shoot for, vie for
verb as in experiment, test
verb as in bother, afflict
verb as in bring before a judge
Weak matches
Example Sentences
Wednesday, however, was a reminder of how far he’s slipped trying to reach it.
"I was trying to do something nice for my kids and it backfired on me," said Mr Reddock.
He also faced the most frequent attacks as the others leaders tried to tie him to the Liberal record of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who resigned last month.
A security guard who tried to intervene sustained injuries and was treated at a hospital.
It has been trying to reassure everyone that the country is strong and the economy is resilient enough to weather this latest storm.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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