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

Prolonged time sitting in front of computers can result in poor posture, not to mention aches and pains.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Bacillus cereus is a type of bacteria that causes food poisoning, with symptoms that include vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pains that usually last around two days, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of pains

Noun

Meanwhile, hyperscalers have been committing hundreds of billions of dollars a year on capital expenditures to build out AI infrastructure as quickly as possible.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Management now expects to spend between $195 billion and $205 billion on capital expenditures this year and signaled spending will rise again in 2027.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 25 July 2026