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
Earlier this year the Department of Transportation offered bonuses to retirement aged controllers to stay on the job longer to help relieve the existing shortage, but the shutdown seems to be working against that effort.
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Norman Powell made his living out of extra effort, from a second-round pick in 2015 to a career scoring peak at age 32.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
The deal marks a win for Pfizer in its efforts to catch up with Eli Lilly and Novo, which makes Ozempic, in the obesity drug market; Pfizer has seen a rapid decline in its COVID-19 business due to lower demand for vaccines and antiviral drugs.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The truth, however, is that Lux might be her most broadly appealing effort yet.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Norman Powell made his living out of extra effort, from a second-round pick in 2015 to a career scoring peak at age 32.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
The deal marks a win for Pfizer in its efforts to catch up with Eli Lilly and Novo, which makes Ozempic, in the obesity drug market; Pfizer has seen a rapid decline in its COVID-19 business due to lower demand for vaccines and antiviral drugs.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The truth, however, is that Lux might be her most broadly appealing effort yet.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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The team envisions this work accelerating the transition from laboratory prototypes to large-scale production, aligning closely with the nation’s carbon peaking and neutrality targets.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Max Olson is writer-director and video artist based in New York & Los Angeles whose work aims to hold up a mirror to the restrictive structures of our world with an eye toward transcendence.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Everyone else, especially children, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Millan says that meeting your dog's needs for physical exertion is a key part of ensuring good behavior.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Federal Reserve estimates tariffs are contributing five-tenths or six-tenths to the core personal consumption expenditures price index, the central bank's preferred measure of inflation, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said last week.—
Courtney Reagan,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bonds ask for a specific dollar amount and can be used for capital expenditures such as new schools and facility buildings, technology infrastructure, safety improvements, school buses and equipment.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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But while pains de garde can be eaten all week long, baguettes go stale quickly, leading to significant waste in French households.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Eager to assimilate, Japanese farmers took pains to learn English.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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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 30 Nov. 2025.
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