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

That disagreement is nearly as large as the movement scientists are attempting to measure.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

When Hurts dropped back to pass on third down, attempting to salvage the game, he was stripped by linebacker Byron Young, who tallied 2.5 sacks in the game.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

"Tampering with or damaging TfL's property is unacceptable and seriously risks the safety of the public. Those attempting to interfere with Ulez infrastructure show a complete disregard for the law," Hayward said.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Blacknell said no medical professionals have found that Linton was “malingering,” or attempting to feign a medical condition for gain.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Mm-hmm,” said Boaz, still examining the ring, even holding his hands out and attempting the splayed fingers.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny