Showing Results for "attempting"

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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Attempting to separate particles connected by the strong force requires so much energy that entirely new particles can form during the process.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Attempting to avert financial failure, the private water company’s board now plans to start charging people a new “fire recovery fee” of about $3,000 over the next five years, or about $50 a month.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Attempting to bridge these differences is a so-called "scout", whose job is to work out which parties are prepared to work together.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

Attempting to increase previously-announced cost savings from CHF2.5 billion to CHF3 billion by 2027, Navratil said the company will shed 6% of its workforce, or 16,000 positions, two-thirds in white-collar roles.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 16, 2025

Attempting to keep up with her teammates was a recurring theme throughout Brooklyn’s day.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti