attempts

NOUN

try, effort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attack bid endeavor experiment pursuit shot struggle try

STRONG

crack exertion fling go header lick stab striving trial tryout undertaking venture whack workout

WEAK

all one's got dry run one's all one's darnedest one's level best

Antonyms

STRONGEST

retreat surrender

WEAK

certainty laziness success

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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Using these clues, players continue making guesses until they either find the answer and turn all five squares green or run out of attempts.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

What began as one of the Church's biggest attempts to confront its links to slavery has become the focus of a fierce row.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Hochman said the modified mental health diversion law is a “rebalancing” of the scales in California after years of attempts to lower the state’s overcrowded jail populations affected public safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Alejandro Eder, Cali’s mayor, said his forces have successfully intercepted drone attacks within city limits, but more attempts are expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

She attempts to step out of his line of sight but the room is too small.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern