as in diligent
involved in often constant activity
the fascinating sight of assiduous ants carrying food into the anthill
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as in diligence
attentive and persistent effort
with painstaking assiduousness investigators finally cracked the case of the stolen works of art
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Recent Examples of assiduous
Ana Swanson, New York Times, 8 May 2025
With a push back on Wednesday night, the physical and assiduous Houston Rockets earned another battle against Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In any case, an assiduous pre-inspection is essential.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Every song reveals new layers, showcasing not just a singer, but a true artist and assiduous researcher, constantly pushing the boundaries and discovering new ways to express the timeless journey of love.
—Mario Sesti, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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For Britain’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, the trade deal would offer vindication for his assiduous cultivation of Mr. Trump.
—Ana Swanson, New York Times, 8 May 2025
With a push back on Wednesday night, the physical and assiduous Houston Rockets earned another battle against Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In any case, an assiduous pre-inspection is essential.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Every song reveals new layers, showcasing not just a singer, but a true artist and assiduous researcher, constantly pushing the boundaries and discovering new ways to express the timeless journey of love.
—Mario Sesti, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assiduous
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But the Dodgers have been diligent in adhering to their plan to build Ohtani’s innings slowly and carefully.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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These past few weeks have also brought to mind the Kennedy researcher Harold Weisberg, whose early books were a countercultural phenomenon and who was known for his diligent, insistent filling of FOIA requests.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Appetite For Detail Becomes Unmanageable Some diligence is essential.—
Elizabeth Freedman,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In this evolving landscape, preserving and enhancing property value requires more diligence and expert guidance.—
Danielle Blake,
Sun Sentinel,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Aligning Teams Around Goals And Vision Often, leaders struggle to build organizations with highly motivated and engaged workers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This class offers an opportunity to stay active and engaged.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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These indestructible treasures have always been buried in matter, awaiting the invention of scanning electron microscopes and scientists with enough assiduity to spend decades on end peering into their atomic eyes.—
Virginia Heffernan,
WIRED,
21 Mar. 2023
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Lee is hardly the first biographer to be wooed by the allure of her subject; to risk being squashed by the weight of her research; or to concede that, despite her assiduity, much will elude her grasp.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2021
Adjective
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From ultrasounds to spacesuit assembly, Earth observations and monitoring blood flow, the seven members of the second half of Expedition 73 were kept busy this week aboard the International Space Station (ISS).—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Waters is supportive of the new film and had every intention of seeing it opening weekend, but was waylaid by his busy schedule.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are expected to meet today in Alaska for a high-stakes summit in an effort to end Russia's war with Ukraine.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Aug. 2025
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McDonald's is also engaging in tailored marketing offers in an effort to boost its loyalty program.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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While cost is a primary consideration for payers, lack of persistence on GLP-1s is another reason for hesitance to reimburse weight loss drugs.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the gleaming chrome and fresh paint of each vehicle at their events, there is a story of persistence, investment, and pride.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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Like Millie, Paige and Charlie also work in the entertainment industry.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That’s the truth of AI in the filmmaking industry — technology alone doesn’t win.—
Bogdan Nesvit,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Assiduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assiduous. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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