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 rescue effort lasted about an hour.
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Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Eco effort Currently working on its Green Globe certification, the ASEAN Green Hotel Award and the Hanoi City Green Energy Award are just two recent accolades the hotel picked up for its sustainability practices.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Finch has focused on putting Gobert in more actions, including catching the ball in the pocket and making passes out to 3-point shooters, all in an effort to increase the big man’s effectiveness on offense.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
In an effort to quell the unrest, Iran's government began paying the equivalent of $7 a month to subsidize rising food costs for dinner-table staples, such as rice, meat and pasta.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Eco effort Currently working on its Green Globe certification, the ASEAN Green Hotel Award and the Hanoi City Green Energy Award are just two recent accolades the hotel picked up for its sustainability practices.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Finch has focused on putting Gobert in more actions, including catching the ball in the pocket and making passes out to 3-point shooters, all in an effort to increase the big man’s effectiveness on offense.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
In an effort to quell the unrest, Iran's government began paying the equivalent of $7 a month to subsidize rising food costs for dinner-table staples, such as rice, meat and pasta.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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By 1996, Joe broke through in commercial work and got into television.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Actions define how Qira gets work done.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In addition to the exertion of shoveling, frigid temperatures can also strain the heart.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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As Qatar in high summer is rather inconsistent with any form of physical exertion, the 2022 World Cup had to be shifted to a November-December time frame.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There are more than 53 dairy processing plants either being built or adding capacity in the United States, representing some $10 billion of capital expenditure, Boyd said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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There are more than 53 dairy processing plants either being built or adding capacity in the United States, representing some $10 billion of capital expenditure, Boyd said.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Williams took great pains to establish that his primary objective is building the Terps (7-7, 0-3 Big Ten), not tearing down a 21-year-old prospect, the Bears or the sport’s governing body.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2026
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Those in their fifties and beyond require the same amount of sleep as younger adults—and may actually benefit from sleeping more to offset nightly wake-ups from aches and pains, medication side effects, or dealing with the need to urinate more frequently in the middle of the night.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The All Aligned Ribbed Long-sleeve Henley Dress is made from a soft, ribbed Nulu fabric that’s sweat-wicking, quick-drying, and equipped with plenty of stretch to keep you comfortable on the road and at home.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Especially with two new blockers on the outside, as left tackle Jordan Seaton watched the game in sweats while wearing a walking boot on his right ankle.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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