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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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Walker opened a foundation bank account and transferred funds to his personal accounts, Bonta said, attempting to conceal those transfers with fake reimbursement records and forging receipts to mislead auditors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Projects such as the Foodome Project are now attempting to catalogue this hidden chemical universe.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

The Meat Wall acts as a loophole because it traps the goalkeeper on his line, blocking him from even attempting a catch, which lowers the likelihood of an infringement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

"I almost laughed at myself attempting poetry, and then the fact that it resonated with people has been a really nice surprise," said Matt, adding that he found it "very cathartic".

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

One of Blackbridge’s handlers was attempting to guide the esteemed theoretical thinker toward the exit.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein