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 When asked about the lobbying effort, Chavira referred questions to M Strategic Communications, a lobbying firm retained by Lineage two days after the fire to provide crisis communications and other services. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 The lawsuit asks a judge to force these companies to pay for massive environmental cleanup efforts across New York. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 On the one hand, the current mishmash of private and public efforts—each with its own disparate goals and visions of nature—does reasonably well to represent the interests of a great many people. — Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026 But Iran’s efforts to control Hormuz are likely untenable over the long term, Kraska said. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for effort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
  1. work
  2. exertion
  3. expenditure
  4. pains
  5. sweat
Noun
  • To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The hours between finishing work for the day and going out to dinner are the calm before the storm.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of work
Noun
  • Benjamin Powers, at the Haskins Global Literacy Hub, told me that students arrive in elementary school with a poor ability to maintain focus and a low tolerance for mental exertion.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • The medical condition can increase the risk of serious injury or death following extreme exertion.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of exertion
Noun
  • As the large inefficient buses are phased out, this would significantly reduce the capital expenditures that Lynx requires.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • The primary concern stems from Meta's massive, uncertain AI investments, including up to $145 billion in capital expenditure and $107 billion in contractual commitments, with management acknowledging an unclear path to profitability.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of expenditure
Noun
  • Having witnessed centuries of religious warfare in Europe, when millions were killed for their beliefs, the framers took pains to make sure nothing like that would happen here.
    — Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Perhaps second only to getting sunburned through your favorite white dress, the greatest casualty of summer fashion is the aches and pains brought on by your cutest but least supportive shoes.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of pains
Noun
  • Unlike denim or Bermuda shorts, the style helps keep sweat at bay.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • At Dover Street Market’s Rose Bakery in Paris on day four of Men’s Fashion Week, around 40 runners arrived for breakfast, drenched in sweat.
    — Grace Cook, Vogue, 7 July 2026
Definition of sweat

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