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
The Commerce Department fired nearly 800 of them in late February and early March as part of the Trump administration's efforts to rapidly downsize the federal workforce.
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Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 June 2025
Congressional Democrats are demanding that Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon cooperate with the agency’s Office of Inspector General review of the Trump administration’s efforts to overhaul the agency.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 4 June 2025
Those short-term staff make up the highest proportion of FEMA employees, about 40%, and are a pillar of the agency's on-the-ground response efforts.
—Leah Douglas, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 4 June 2025
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Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 June 2025
Congressional Democrats are demanding that Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon cooperate with the agency’s Office of Inspector General review of the Trump administration’s efforts to overhaul the agency.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 4 June 2025
Those short-term staff make up the highest proportion of FEMA employees, about 40%, and are a pillar of the agency's on-the-ground response efforts.
—Leah Douglas, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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Then, a year later, came the moves up the coaching ladder with the Heat that included G League work with the Skyforce.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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He is noted for exceptional design work on notable homes in the area.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Passive rest means complete time off from training, avoiding exertion and limiting screen time while putting an emphasis on ways to relax.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Ozone Action Alert is when the AQI is Code Red, which signals that prolonged outdoor exertion is unhealthy for everyone.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The important conversation now is not whether Wirtz was worth that expenditure.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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However, a key point of consideration is CEG’s history of negative free cash flow, indicating substantial capital expenditures that add on to negative cash flows from operations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The sheets proved breathable and effectively absorbed sweat in the summer months.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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However, guests can work up a sweat in the bright gym, open 24/7.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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