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take a crack at v.
try v.

VERB

take a crack at

Synonyms

WEAK

attempt do one's best drive for give a go give a whirl go after go all out go for have a crack have a go have a rip have a shot have a stab have a whack make a pass at make a stab make an attempt make an effort risk shoot for tackle undertake

VERB

try

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attack seek struggle work

STRONG

aim aspire compete contend contest endeavor essay labor propose risk speculate strive tackle undertake venture wrangle

WEAK

bear down chip away at do one's best drive for exert oneself go after go all out go for have a crack have a go have a shot have a stab have a whack knock oneself out lift a finger make a bid make a pass at make an attempt make an effort put oneself out shoot for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idle laze rest surrender

STRONG

abstain agree be idle forget give in give up ignore neglect

WEAK

delight please

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Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel has travelled to Barcelona as some of Europe's biggest clubs continue to vie for his signature.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Multiple applicants now vie for open board seats.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Major airlines have invested heavily in onboard experiences in recent years as they vie for passengers’ loyalty—particularly those willing to spend extra for a more comfortable flight.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Republicans who want to vie for the seat will be able to file starting July 21, and the primary election will be Aug. 11, with a possible Aug. 25 runoff.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

That was all the time that was left for the teams to vie for the top ten spots and advance to the final day of the competition.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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