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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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Ferrell’s shtick on social media is accepting challenges from his followers and then taping himself attempting to do what they propose.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The Home Office says the technology will make it easier to identify adult migrants "attempting to game the system", after initial testing indicated "promising performance and accuracy".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Mark J. Lodato, dean of the Newhouse School, said Newhouse was “inquisitive but never imposing,” curious about the school but not attempting to exert influence over decisions there.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

As the protests have grown, Paz has made various gestures aimed at ending the revolt against policies with which he is attempting to resolve Bolivia's worst economic crisis in decades.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Archers camped in caves along the rock face and shot down at anyone attempting to circle around the back of the fort.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri