Synonyms of attempts

attempts 1 of 2

noun

plural of attempt

1

as in tries

an effort to do or accomplish something

it took several attempts before we made good ice cream with an old-fashioned hand-cranked ice cream freezer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tries
• goes
• stabs
• endeavors
• shots
• bids
• offers
• trials
• passes
• essays
• flings
• cracks
• assays
• whacks
• struggles
• bashes
• whirls
• strivings
• undertakings
• throes
• trial and errors

2

as in attacks

the act or action of setting upon with force or violence

several attempts on the life of the country's chief drug enforcement official

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attacks
• assaults
• raids
• offensives
• offenses
• strikes
• onslaughts
• aggressions
• rushes
• bombardments
• incursions
• blitzes
• invasions
• charges
• onsets
• counterattacks
• blitzkriegs
• barrages
• coups de main
• ambushes
• forays
• bombings
• descents
• breakthroughs
• sorties
• sieges
• ambuscades
• sallies
• counteroffensives
• counterstrikes
• air raids
• ravages
• sacks
• envelopments
• volleys
• counteraggressions
• salvos
• counterassaults
• storms
• pillages
• cannonades
• fusillades
• hails
• whammies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defenses
• shields
• guards
• oppositions
• resistances
• securities
• defensives
• protections
• shelters

attempts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of attempt

as in strives

to make an effort to do

after attempting—and failing—to start the lawn mower on my own, I finally succeeded with a neighbor's help

don't even attempt walking on your broken foot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tries
• strives
• seeks
• endeavors
• essays
• hopes
• assays
• shoots at
• struggles
• has a go at
• aims
• troubles
• tries one's hand (at)
• works
• undertakes
• toils
• fights
• aspires
• takes up
• assumes
• strains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drops
• gives up
• quits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attempts

Noun

On Thursday, the Southeastern Conference sued Kiffin and LSU in federal court over his attempts to add players (Wright and Zxavian Harris) who spent the summer practicing with NFL teams, while a Baton Rouge judge ruled in favor of the players. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Their messages suggested coordination rather than isolated attempts to complete individual objectives. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Simply put, the SEC is furious that LSU has challenged the conference’s attempts to enforce its eligibility rules for athletes returning from professional sports. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Analysts say the alliance offers Jordan a way to guard against Iran’s attempts to destabilize its neighbors. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Utilizing quick, short passes, Hayes completed 14 of his first 16 attempts, including a 26-yard touchdown strike to sophomore tight end Ian Figi that gave Naperville Central a 14-0 lead. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

McIntire is going batty — in a good way — over attempts to investigate the elusive western mastiff. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026

The compromise bill follows multiple attempts to change the law in recent years. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Off Ramp is many things—a useful compendium of research on polarization and political violence, a candid memoir of Cox’s uneven attempts at peacemaking, a practical handbook for Americans who want to rediscover how to live with one another. — Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

Michigan has offered a particularly clear example this cycle as el Sayed attempts to appeal to independents and centrist Republicans after taking deeply partisan stances. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

Daniel offers to table all future Safeguard attempts, as long as Silo 18 does not attempt to contact another silo. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Both Lee and Park were declared dead at the scene, despite emergency responders’ attempts to save them. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Kraaken therefore attempts to squeeze electricity, cooling, and fresh water from essentially the same hot-and-cold thermal infrastructure. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Since then, Charlie has been a mainstay by Tiger’s side when the 50-year-old superstar attempts to play competitive events, partnering together at the PNC Championship multiple times and almost winning in 2024. — Brody Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

That last comes as the chain attempts a family-friendly rebrand. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

Look at the one player who actually attempts to jump into the stands. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The movie is a mockumentary where cameras follow Cohen-as-Ali G, as the character attempts to stage a career comeback (see trailer below). — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026