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
Chait in charge The Board of Education has made no apparent effort to launch a superintendent search.
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Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
The need behind Tuesday's effort is bigger than many realize.
—Joshua Cole, CBS News, 24 June 2026
After extensive investigative efforts, the case remained unsolved and was deemed cold, police said.
—Sofia Saric
june 23, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Finally, the investigation found that the camp's re-unification efforts and incident management were chaotic, withtraumatic effects for families.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 23 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
The need behind Tuesday's effort is bigger than many realize.
—Joshua Cole, CBS News, 24 June 2026
After extensive investigative efforts, the case remained unsolved and was deemed cold, police said.
—Sofia Saric
june 23, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Finally, the investigation found that the camp's re-unification efforts and incident management were chaotic, withtraumatic effects for families.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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That leaves little time for work, which can pose an additional financial burden.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Republicans expanded work requirements for SNAP.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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A smoke advisory also was in effect for a broad area of East Los Angeles, with officials recommending that residents reduce outdoor exertion and that sensitive individuals stay inside.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
18 June 2026
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The push out of their respective comfort zones is sweaty, arduous, and, the series suggests, exactly the kind of exertion that sustains a relationship.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Morgan Stanley sees shortages for memory on core components like DRAM and NAND overshadowing potential drags on the stock in the form of higher capital expenditures or limited disclosure on customer deals.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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But in most of the country, the AI infrastructure boom has likely had a more marginal impact on electricity prices compared to grid damage sustained by extreme weather events or the costs of utility companies’ capital expenditures that are passed on to consumers.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The colors, pains, pleasures, smells, tastes and sounds, the what-it’s-like of being conscious, are not private inner bits and blobs that philosophers call qualia, floating in a theatre of the mind.—
Andréa Morris,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Unfortunately, days before the ceremony, Nelson began experiencing chest pains while visiting with a friend.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Noun
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There will be blood, sweat and tears on players’ soccer jerseys at the World Cup — and plenty of deeper cultural and historical meaning too.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The one win on the Twins was pretty sweat-free and no issues.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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