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 recall effort has been underway for several months, and as of Thursday evening organizers are about 240 signatures short of the 42,900 necessary to put a recall vote to Jackson County voters this summer.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
Napheesa Collier returned with a 26-point, seven-rebound, six-assist effort, including a couple huge baskets in overtime and the Lynx scored 10 of the final 12 points to win 96-92 in Atlanta.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
Barrett earlier had ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to freeze foreign aide funding, drawing criticism from the right.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Fighting wildfires has long been a collective effort, with firefighting resources shared among states and even countries.
—Sarah Cutler
june 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 June 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
Napheesa Collier returned with a 26-point, seven-rebound, six-assist effort, including a couple huge baskets in overtime and the Lynx scored 10 of the final 12 points to win 96-92 in Atlanta.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
Barrett earlier had ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to freeze foreign aide funding, drawing criticism from the right.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Fighting wildfires has long been a collective effort, with firefighting resources shared among states and even countries.
—Sarah Cutler
june 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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Our healing, life-changing work would not have been possible without the wisdom of our 60-plus-person Braintrust.—
Asha Bandele,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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The physical, mental, and emotional work required of DSPs does not equal the current median pay rate and is ultimately contributing to employee burnout and turnover.—
Brian Cusack,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Supersonic aircraft and enchanted broomsticks, remote controls and wands, both technology and magic ostensibly offer alternatives to physical exertion and enable otherwise impossible feats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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When the humidity is factored in, the heat indices and wet bulb globe temperatures will be at dangerous levels for activity, exertion, and our infrastructure.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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While Intel’s sheer scale and capital expenditure requirements may deter private equity, a consortium or strategic carve-out remains a viable option.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Instead, the system said that the Atrium’s Lake Norman facility is part of more than $1 billion in capital expenditure investments the health care company announced in 2018.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
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Sure, a high-intensity sweat session can make your heart pump harder, your breath quicken, and may even cause a burning-like feeling in your lungs and chest.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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By the end of the night, the whole team was dripping in sweat and covered in blisters, their pantyhose ripped from their high kicks.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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