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
McDonald's is also engaging in tailored marketing offers in an effort to boost its loyalty program.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are expected to meet today in Alaska for a high-stakes summit in an effort to end Russia's war with Ukraine.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Aug. 2025
Another reason this increase might not last for the full 400 years?
GOP lawmakers are trying to repeal the law, an effort that could succeed if a Republican replaces Evers as governor and Republicans maintain legislative control.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
An effort has been underway to increase the number of organ donors in Florida’s minority communities.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are expected to meet today in Alaska for a high-stakes summit in an effort to end Russia's war with Ukraine.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Aug. 2025
Another reason this increase might not last for the full 400 years?
GOP lawmakers are trying to repeal the law, an effort that could succeed if a Republican replaces Evers as governor and Republicans maintain legislative control.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
An effort has been underway to increase the number of organ donors in Florida’s minority communities.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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While many management companies shy away from association work, especially due to the difficulty in managing different personalities, jkROCK’s took a different path.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, AI aims to make work more efficient—which is exactly what students are using it for.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sensitive individuals, including older adults, children, and those with heart or lung diseases—such as asthma—are at even higher risk and should especially limit any exertion.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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People should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion between noon and 8 p.m. Friday.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Under previous administrations, the FEMA administrator was able to personally sign off on large expenditures, according to Deanne Criswell, who led the agency under the Biden administration.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Senate Bill 213 creates more transparency by requiring state agencies to report on advertising expenditures annually, beginning Jan. 1. Carbon sequestration in the Mahomet Aquifer is banned beginning Jan. 1, and with Senate Bill 1723, the Mahomet Aquifer Advisory Study Commission is created.—
Greg Bishop,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Aug. 2025
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Drenched in sweat, the group was all smiles hitting the bridge’s descent, the final leg before our finish line, Birdee, Kent Hospitality’s new bakery and café.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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An individual may produce as much as 2 to 3 gallons of sweat per day.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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