efforts

NOUN

work, exertion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achievement attempt battle creation endeavor exercise force industry intention power production push resolution struggle training

STRONG

accomplishment act aim application aspiration crack deed discipline drill energy enterprise essay feat fling go job labor pains product pull purpose shot spurt stab strain stress stretch strife striving sweat tension toil travail trial trouble try tug undertaking venture whack

WEAK

elbow grease old college try

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destruction idleness incompetence laziness ruin weakness

STRONG

abstention entertainment failure fun happiness inactivity neglect peace relaxation unemployment

WEAK

hesitation passivity

Example Sentences

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Those efforts are insufficient and don’t address underlying problems, say advocates of faster action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., the joint letter echoed concerns raised by a recent Defense Department inspector general report that described civilian protection efforts as largely “inactive.”

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

Despite the additional efforts, he found nothing of substance to link Bušić—or anyone else—to the bombing.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

Ronaldo had the same amount of efforts as seven-goal joint top scorer Erling Haaland has currently had.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

The dragon redoubled her efforts, and now the green flame completely filled Jack’s vision, but neither he nor May stopped pushing the Mirror steadily toward the dragon’s mouth.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley