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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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She also gave up on the neutral household color scheme and plenty of her cleaning routines, including daily vacuuming or attempting to keep the kids’ toys in their bedrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

It showed penguins, fur seals and polar bears attempting to adapt to their ever-changing surroundings, against the backdrop of glaciers and arctic volcanoes.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Jennings appeared to come down with the ball first, with Tate attempting to wrestle the ball away.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

There are no vaccines and no known cure, meaning that treatment consists solely of attempting to relieve the symptoms.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

She appears to be attempting not to smile as she looks over the gaming elements artfully arranged around them.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern