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 Our firm’s attorneys and professionals applaud the Community Associations Institute and its advocacy efforts for the reintroduced Act as well as other federal and state legislation aimed at helping communities with associations. — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 As a current legislator, Abarca has been involved in the Legislature’s efforts to get a transit sales tax on the ballot. — Ilana Arougheti july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Search and rescue efforts are ongoing across Kumamoto Prefecture in the aftermath of Tuesday's powerful earthquake, officials said. — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 29 July 2026 Onboard Professionally The hiring process doesn't end when a candidate accepts your offer, and retention efforts should start before their first day. — Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 That has given the 67-year-old former chair of the House Freedom Caucus a chance to reintroduce himself to Arizona voters, specifically by showcasing his occasional bipartisan efforts in Washington. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Officials said that six power utility officials then entered the tunnel to assist with rescue efforts but became trapped themselves. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Interestingly, those same four colleges have been critical of efforts to challenge NCAA rules and have advocated for clarity and stability in college sports. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for efforts

Noun

Below is an example of how the scoring works, based on the performances of the Marist teams during the 2025-26 school year.

— Chip Saye, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
One of Nebel’s major works was still there — The Wrestlers, a huge plaster work of two sinewy men locked in combat, which had been his thesis as a student.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 July 2026

Definition of works

Noun

With that, his exertions in perfecting his homegrown colony process—the green smoothie for caterpillars, testing procedures for parasites—came into clearer view for me.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Thanks to the quality of the fish, word of mouth, foreign guidebooks, and now Moe’s exertions on Instagram, there are long lines at the door, especially on weekends.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 8 June 2026

Definition of exertions

Noun

The company only slightly raised 2026 capital expenditures (capex) expectations, but the market did not believe them.

— Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
In order to finance its growing war bill, the Kremlin has to keep cutting nonmilitary expenditures and borrow domestically, right as Russian bond buyers are requesting higher risk premiums.

— Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026