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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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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is trying to keep the Israel-Lebanon and Iran talks separate despite Tehran’s efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

While the team is using AI to try to improve and speed up its efforts, Zander said it was human scientists who had come up with the idea of changing materials.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

No vaccine or approved treatment is available for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus behind the current outbreak of Ebola and efforts to contain its spread rely mainly on preventative measures.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The rise of remote work has seriously stymied younger workers’ efforts to launch a career, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

He felt himself slow down in spite of his best efforts.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook