as in attempt
an effort to do or accomplish something
the hope that this latest endeavor will yield much information about the atmosphere of the planet
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as in to strive
to devote serious and sustained effort
the trapped climber endeavored mightily to get the boulder to budge
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as in to attempt
to make an effort to do
our club is forever endeavoring to find ways to raise more money for activities
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Recent Examples of endeavor
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
If all goes to plan, NASA will build one or more moon bases near the lunar south pole, then use the skills and knowledge gained from this endeavor to get astronauts even farther afield — to Mars.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
When Disney+ first launched, the House of Mouse endeavored to make its streaming platform the new home of all things Star Wars.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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Noun
Processing data, cross-pollinating ideas, and managing people are equally skills and physiological endeavors.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
If all goes to plan, NASA will build one or more moon bases near the lunar south pole, then use the skills and knowledge gained from this endeavor to get astronauts even farther afield — to Mars.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
Verb
Planting a flag in a new location is always a momentous moment for any brand—so when a house endeavors to reposition that pennant, suddenly things feel all the more significant.
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Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
When Disney+ first launched, the House of Mouse endeavored to make its streaming platform the new home of all things Star Wars.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeavor
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Rescuers have been combing through the rubble of the hotel in a desperate attempt to save any survivors.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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Born in Brooklyn, NY, on April 4, 1932, Davis was a striving student who attended New York University on a full scholarship, and graduated magna cum laude.
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Nolan seems to be striving for geographic realism interspersed with violent and fantastic episodes.
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Anthropic and the administration have been meeting to try and resolve the issue.
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Suited for layering, try this classic tee for weekends away or long vacations abroad.
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Amid the mutiny in the House, Johnson canceled unrelated votes, struggling to get enough support to move the legislation.
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The Pirates posted a six-run fifth inning against struggling starter Aaron Nola (3-5).
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On the same pitch earlier, South Africa labored past Bangladesh by four wickets and waited for India's fate.
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In the days since posting the news, Mitchell has continued to update her followers about the aftermath and the start of the healing process, including videos of herself laboring.
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With curved teardrop shapes, floral accents, and leaf motifs, its design works especially well for the spring and summer seasons, though its abstract, ornamental pattern can be displayed during cooler months as well.
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Bowie worked as a driver at Interfaith Medical Center.
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“Endeavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeavor. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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