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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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Trump, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Nancy Pelosi’s husband have also survived attempts on their lives in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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

But the decision left the door open to other attempts to limit the availability of the drug.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Past attempts to address pregnancy leave had been vetoed by governors Jerry Brown and Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

These sudden, panicky attempts at conciliation annoyed me more than his insults.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt