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
Noem and Gregory Bovino, his controversial Border Patrol Commander, previously led those efforts.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
Their efforts were not in vain.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Follow up with clear documentation and updates so your efforts are visible but not boastful.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
That wielding raw power over another group is terribly alluring, that the desire for it is so baked into human nature that efforts to trade it for equity and diversity will probably fail.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
Their efforts were not in vain.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Follow up with clear documentation and updates so your efforts are visible but not boastful.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
That wielding raw power over another group is terribly alluring, that the desire for it is so baked into human nature that efforts to trade it for equity and diversity will probably fail.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for effort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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The Mendelssohn work features almost five times as many instruments, and uses 99 microphones as opposed to 12 for the Mozart recording.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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Her work has appeared in Annulet, Changes Review, blush lit, and elsewhere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sudden exertion, such as moving hundreds of pounds of snow after being sedentary for several months, can put a big strain on the heart.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the exertion of shoveling, frigid temperatures can also strain the heart.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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About half of the county’s expenditure will help pay for tiny homes for the site and improvements such as wastewater treatment, parking, paths, decks and fencing.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Markets have grown increasingly skeptical about whether surging capital expenditure by hyperscalers will continue to translate into earnings growth.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
26 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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Instead of relying on heat, modern detergents use enzymes that break down common stains such as sweat, food and oils.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Thirdlove’s TempSync Active collection features antimicrobial fabric that’s infused with natural minerals to help manage sweat and regulate one’s body temperature.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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