strives

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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struggle, battle n.
try for, exert oneself v.

NOUN

struggle, battle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animosity bickering clash conflict controversy disagreement discord dispute dissension disunity fighting friction quarrel rivalry squabble warfare wrangle wrangling

STRONG

affray altercation argument blowup brawl combat competition contention contest difference dissent dissidence emulation faction fuss hassle spat static striving variance words

WEAK

factionalism squabbling tug of war

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement concurrence harmony peace

STRONG

calm conformity truce unity

WEAK

success victory

VERB

try for, exert oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim endeavor go all out seek tackle

STRONG

assay attempt compete contend drive essay fight hassle jockey labor moil offer push scramble strain struggle sweat toil tug work

WEAK

bear down bend over backward break one's neck do one's best do one's utmost go after go for broke go for the jugular go the limit knock oneself out leave no stone unturned make every effort shoot for take on try hard

Antonyms

STRONGEST

neglect

STRONG

agree discourage dissuade idle laze make peace relax repress rest surrender yield

WEAK

forget skip

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strives

North Korea has deepened ties with Russia and China in recent years and strives to be recognized as a formidable nuclear power rather than a rogue nation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Being a top-notched defender is what James strives to be for the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Sonos CMO Colleen DeCourcy is surrounding herself with creative “player-coaches” and opening a “creative cultural space” in New York as she strives to move the brand past memories of its botched app update.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Those who know him well - or covered his playing career for many years - will describe him as a curious person who strives to do everything to the best of his ability.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

The alpha male strives to maintain social harmony within his troop.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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