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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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"We achieved that on Friday. Sadly, the weather has been against us as it so often is in record attempts."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

These concerns have influenced public opinion and even medical advice, leading some people to believe repeated dieting attempts may ultimately cause more harm than benefit.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Haddad was known as the Ghost of al-Qassam for his low profile, and he survived several Israeli assassination attempts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

After several failed attempts, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finally closed above 50,000 for the first time in months.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“I’m not going to give you your memory back,” Poppet says, watching Chandresh as the kitten attempts to crawl onto his lap.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern