effort

noun

ˈe-fərt How to pronounce effort (audio)
Definition of effortnext
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 Bass pointed to her effort to change the measure at the state level. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Serbia is formally seeking European Union membership but the effort has stalled under Vucic, who has close ties with Russia and China. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Lundberg has been running this duck rescue effort since the early 1990s. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Fujairah and Oman are beneficiaries of efforts to keep oil and other exports flowing. — semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for effort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
  1. work
  2. exertion
  3. expenditure
  4. pains
  5. sweat
Noun
  • Chisell, who previously worked at Amazon, eBay and Starling Bank, estimates that Paysend can now deliver around 25% more engineering work with the same-sized team, but argues that getting results isn’t as simple as handing everyone the latest tech.
    — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Making the show work within Keery’s schedule was a challenge.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of work
Noun
  • During exertion tests in hot environments, co-founder Roland Washington says people wearing the device have been able to maintain core temperatures of up to 2°F lower than those without, which can make all the difference.
    — Hannah Singleton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines physically demanding jobs as those that require certain levels and durations of physical exertion, such as climbing, heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or walking.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of exertion
Noun
  • With the company expected to deploy tons of cash toward expanding Muse, investors will be closely watching its capital expenditure plans.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But the attorney general said the expenditures have been worth it, salvaging billions in state funding that the administration had sought to claw back, and protecting the rights of the state and its residents.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of expenditure
Noun
  • The couple took pains to preserve historical details like the house's original wooden shutters.
    — Sophie Caldwell,Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Nearly every single recipe from the Fizz’s golden age takes pains to specify that it should be made very cold, served without ice, and consumed immediately after delivery, an instruction that may seem pedantic but is nonetheless ubiquitous.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of pains
Noun
  • Sebum, sweat, dead skin cells, and product buildup can accumulate over time, which is why effective cleansing is an essential part of the scalp’s wellbeing.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The outerwear, pants, shorts, sweats and T-shirts are created from high-end materials but designed to be classic and quiet.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweat

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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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