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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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The text attempts to bypass these criticisms with this language: “None of the funds made available under this section may be used for non-security elements of the East Wing Modernization Project.”

From Slate • May 9, 2026

His first opportunity to lead Plaid Cymru came in 2018, amid rumours of attempts to oust the then leader, Leanne Wood.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

They come after the Norges Bank recently raised interest rates to 4.25% and flagged the possibility that rates could rise further as the central bank attempts to put a lid on elevated inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

This is where many backdoor Roth attempts go sideways.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

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

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern