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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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It attempts to revive two basic survival systems that cells use to repair damage and clear out harmful material.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

The approach mirrors previous attempts to reset the franchise.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Wall Street attempts to modernize how to sell an IPO have never stuck.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Only once in five attempts did Gordon complete both races, finishing eighth in Indianapolis and 16th in Charlotte in 2002.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Usually, these attempts were over quickly and were never more than this, Hila in front of a mirror, reaching and coming back empty.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny