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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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According to The Information, OpenAI is attempting to get Broadcom to finance the first $18 billion phase of production for a custom chip.

From MarketWatch • 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

Ships attempting to cross the strait on Wednesday received verbal warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ navy, which said the waterway remains blocked.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Britain's party leaders were out and about attempting to woo voters on the final full day of campaigning on Wednesday.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Her country’s new leaders were now attempting to improve life with an untried system of government called communism, in which property, goods, and services are owned by the community and shared according to need.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein