as in work
the active use of energy in producing a result
the finished parade float was well worth the effort
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Recent Examples of effort
Advertisement Advertisement The attacks represent one of Trump’s most pointed efforts yet to undermine the political independence of an institution historically insulated from White House influence to ensure stable economic stewardship.
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Nik Popli, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
More recently, the CFPB has been a top target of Mr. Trump's government cost-cutting efforts, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, which has sought sweeping cuts to the federal workforce.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
At the end of March, the Trump administration’s effort to deport foreign students involved in anti-Israel disruptions on campus received an unexpected endorsement.
—Jimmy Quinn, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
After concerns regarding hunting and fishing were quelled, the redesignation effort gained popularity with the West Virginia congressional delegation and was incorporated into an omnibus bill in late 2020.
—Luke Gentile, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2025
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Nik Popli, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
More recently, the CFPB has been a top target of Mr. Trump's government cost-cutting efforts, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, which has sought sweeping cuts to the federal workforce.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
At the end of March, the Trump administration’s effort to deport foreign students involved in anti-Israel disruptions on campus received an unexpected endorsement.
—Jimmy Quinn, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
After concerns regarding hunting and fishing were quelled, the redesignation effort gained popularity with the West Virginia congressional delegation and was incorporated into an omnibus bill in late 2020.
—Luke Gentile, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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Other works expressed deep concern for his country.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Their work spans both natural and built environments, and is committed to the discovery of new material and social possibilities.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The appearance marked Trump’s clearest exertion yet of personal control over the country’s federal law enforcement apparatus, which is normally run by appointees who keep at least an arm’s length from the president to avoid the appearance that politics are governing prosecutorial decisions.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Winning long drive contests requires mostly high intensity and maximum physical exertion.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The county’s contractual structure led to additional expenditures.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Deferring or delaying such expenditures in an effort to save money may adversely impact patient care.—
Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The air was heavy with cannabis vapor and leg sweat.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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There are shorts and sweats, spring training gear and playoff gear, and every year the looks change — and that’s just the start.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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