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
So many individual efforts just to keep the puck out of our net.
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Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Bodies; projects; efforts; ideals.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
In 2021, Matt and Melissa announced their continued efforts in raising awareness of pediatric organ donation.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Still, Scott continues to be praised for her efforts—but the same can’t be said for her ex-husband.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 14 June 2026
Some Industry Leaders are Being Proactive That’s why efforts like CIRCAD are needed.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
From expanding supply to improving long-term cost predictability, Florida Realtors supports efforts to reduce barriers to homeownership and increase stability across our housing system.
—Chuck Bonfiglio, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The Canadian Whale Institute said Friday that efforts to find the whale have been unsuccessful and the search has been hampered by bad weather.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Without publicly stating a reason, this past January the government dropped its efforts to take action against the farm.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Bodies; projects; efforts; ideals.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
In 2021, Matt and Melissa announced their continued efforts in raising awareness of pediatric organ donation.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Still, Scott continues to be praised for her efforts—but the same can’t be said for her ex-husband.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 14 June 2026
Some Industry Leaders are Being Proactive That’s why efforts like CIRCAD are needed.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
From expanding supply to improving long-term cost predictability, Florida Realtors supports efforts to reduce barriers to homeownership and increase stability across our housing system.
—Chuck Bonfiglio, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The Canadian Whale Institute said Friday that efforts to find the whale have been unsuccessful and the search has been hampered by bad weather.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Without publicly stating a reason, this past January the government dropped its efforts to take action against the farm.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efforts
Noun
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Fling has not directed a mainstage show at Goodspeed before, but he’s been deeply involved in every production there since one of his roles is as a line producer overseeing all the shows not just at the Opera House but at Goodspeed’s space for new works, the Terris Theatre in Chester.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Gutierrez said the jury would not privilege any particular documentary form, but would prioritize works that communicate genuine emotion and connect with viewers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Noun
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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
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Not everyone appreciated the exertions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Saliba had been a concern after playing through back pains during Arsenal’s Champions League Final loss.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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However, while yellow journalism often resulted in articles that were exaggerated or misleading, TMZ usually takes pains to be rigorous and accurate in its reporting.—
Angelica Kalika,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
Noun
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It’s called the reduction of expenditures.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The legislation would only allow an audit of the limited records the Supreme Judicial Court outlined in its recent order – the adoption of the official budget by both chambers, expenditures, joint legislative operations, and monetary settlement agreements, all dating back to 2021.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Efforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efforts. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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