EFFORTS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

efforts

noun

plural of effort

as in works

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 efforts However, Laguarta shared green shoots showing that the company's efforts are working. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 Bulgarian maritime authorities said Wednesday that the search efforts for the crew of Alfa Watan had been suspended and wouldn't resume. — Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026 Sources said that World is effectively spearheading ITV Studios’ efforts to land the contract. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 The physics award Tuesday recognized a scientist's efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Still, the endeavor feels worth it for Pugh and Lee’s standout efforts, which etch their characters deep into one’s memory. — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026 Eco effort Water sufficiency—including water recycling for irrigation in their treatment plant—in a notoriously dry part of the island is a notable part of the resort’s sustainability efforts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026 The deal involves Regeneron taking the lead on research and development, with Sanofi spearheading commercial efforts. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026 Most recently, Waldron has also helped steer some of the bank’s key growth efforts. — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

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Noun

But equally rewarding are works by artists who are still being discovered, who haven’t already secured their place in art history.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Acoustic wooden bafflers frame the space and help create a sense of intimacy, with grand works from local artists peppered about and instilling a tangible sense of place.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of works

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Lula very pointedly locates the threat differently, emphasizing the ability to resist a foreign power’s undue exertions of leverage.

— Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Ayuso possibly lacks the top-end explosivity, while surely Mas’ legs are not in race-winning shape given his exertions over the past month — but the Mallorcan is in the form of his career.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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With exceptional performances from the entire cast and homages to musical legends like Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson, Bioh and White present a reflection of the Black female experience in all of its dazzling idiosyncrasies, triumphs and pains.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Some people spend hundreds on first-class upgrades to feel better, but a pair of lightweight compression socks can prevent a lot of the pains that come with long travel days—even if you’re stuck in economy.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of pains

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That was also the takeaway from Wednesday’s cooler-than-expected August personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge.

— Alexa LoMonaco,Jeff Nash, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Even before these changes, a 2026 Mavvrik survey of 396 organizations found that AI expenditures eroded gross margins at about four out of five enterprises for the second consecutive year.

— Aruna Veerappan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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