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
Some efforts, like his letter to the Hazelwood School District, amounted to little more than a press release.
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Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2025
The Faithful are also foodies, so Levi’s Stadium and its hospitality partner, Levy, make a concerted effort every year to come up with craveable culinary selections.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
The contribution this week was one of her first to be disclosed in 2025 and boosts the $1 billion UNCF Capital Campaign, a philanthropic effort launched in 2021 to provide HBCUs with critical resources.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Despite efforts to identify the woman, including entering her DNA profile into the Combined DNA Index System, deputies said her name remained a mystery.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2025
The Faithful are also foodies, so Levi’s Stadium and its hospitality partner, Levy, make a concerted effort every year to come up with craveable culinary selections.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
The contribution this week was one of her first to be disclosed in 2025 and boosts the $1 billion UNCF Capital Campaign, a philanthropic effort launched in 2021 to provide HBCUs with critical resources.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Despite efforts to identify the woman, including entering her DNA profile into the Combined DNA Index System, deputies said her name remained a mystery.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
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In December 2023, San Diego commenced its analysis of what’s known as the Midway Rising Specific Plan as a supplement to the environmental work completed in 2018 for the Midway-Pacific Highway Community Plan.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Ducks returned to Honda Center for the first time since April and earned their first victory of the preseason on Monday night, making light work of the Utah Mammoth in a 6-1 win.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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These jobs require dexterity, quick decision-making and physical exertion — areas where robotics still face barriers of cost, trust and reliability.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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Colby Rex O'Neill/AFP via Getty Images Young children and older adults were recommended to avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 90% of administrative expenditures came from the federal budget, the report concluded, meaning that Georgia’s experiment is being funded by taxpayers around the country.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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There are many other costs besides player salaries, but the league’s financial model is clearly pointed toward limiting expenditure and making teams profitable.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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In the years after Sony acquired Columbia Pictures in 1989, there were some infamous integration pains, as the culture of the Japanese electronics conglomerate struggled to come to grips with Hollywood’s ways.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Sep. 2025
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Fans have long complained about the pains of buying tickets to their favorite shows on sites like Ticketmaster and Live Nation.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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They’re made with the same ultra-soft Nulu fabric that’s sweat-wicking and stretchy; however, the new ones are made without seams.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Made from breathable, sweat-wicking stretch fabric, they’re designed with a subtle kick flare for a flattering fit.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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