efforts

NOUN

work, exertion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achievement attempt battle creation endeavor exercise force industry intention power production push resolution struggle training

STRONG

accomplishment act aim application aspiration crack deed discipline drill energy enterprise essay feat fling go job labor pains product pull purpose shot spurt stab strain stress stretch strife striving sweat tension toil travail trial trouble try tug undertaking venture whack

WEAK

elbow grease old college try

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destruction idleness incompetence laziness ruin weakness

STRONG

abstention entertainment failure fun happiness inactivity neglect peace relaxation unemployment

WEAK

hesitation passivity

Example Sentences

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Efforts to track groups whose hate might turn violent are further complicated by the nebulous, ever-shifting nature of extremism on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Appeared in the April 25, 2026, print edition as 'Iran Divisions Frustrate Peace Efforts'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Efforts to stabilize tensions in the region, particularly around maritime security and broader ceasefire discussions, remain ongoing, but increasingly contingent on rapidly changing political and logistical conditions.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

"Efforts continue to broaden participation and ensure that the mission is equipped with the capabilities required to fulfill its mandate," Christofides said.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

And another: “Malcolm X is one of our most significant and miltant leaders. We are in a battle. Efforts will be made to malign and discredit him. ...”

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey