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
The group highlighted the swift and professional actions of the pilots and firefighter first responders, noting that their efforts helped prevent the fire from spreading and ensured that all passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
After a series of coups by officers dissatisfied with lagging counterterrorism efforts, juntas in the three countries booted France altogether, establishing close ties with Russia instead.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
Legislators passed a law blocking many police overhaul efforts in Memphis that were put in place after the death of Tyre Nichols, an unarmed Black man, at the hands of city police officers in 2023.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Additionally, applying pest control like diatomaceous earth can help with prevention efforts.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Nike’s shift is not the only progress stemming from these efforts.
—Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
That victory symbolized Moscow’s dominance over Western efforts in Africa and highlighted Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel, where anti-Western sentiment has been on the rise.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Challenges, like marathons, once thought impossible, are efforts that require mind over matter.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
One version of the nation’s history anchors itself in the efforts to navigate those tempests, to better the imperfect tools bequeathed to us by imperfect men.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
After a series of coups by officers dissatisfied with lagging counterterrorism efforts, juntas in the three countries booted France altogether, establishing close ties with Russia instead.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
Legislators passed a law blocking many police overhaul efforts in Memphis that were put in place after the death of Tyre Nichols, an unarmed Black man, at the hands of city police officers in 2023.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Additionally, applying pest control like diatomaceous earth can help with prevention efforts.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Nike’s shift is not the only progress stemming from these efforts.
—Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
That victory symbolized Moscow’s dominance over Western efforts in Africa and highlighted Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel, where anti-Western sentiment has been on the rise.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Challenges, like marathons, once thought impossible, are efforts that require mind over matter.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
One version of the nation’s history anchors itself in the efforts to navigate those tempests, to better the imperfect tools bequeathed to us by imperfect men.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efforts
Noun
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Outside of those major works, most of his on-screen acting happened on television.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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To learn more about which flea and tick treatment works best, consult with your vet.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Ahmad plays Shah Latif, a British Pakistani actor, who, owing to the exertions of his faithful, often frustrated agent, Felicia (Weruche Opia), is improbably auditioning to be the next James Bond.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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That, plus an extra day to recover from their European exertions, with Forest also going to extra time and penalties in Denmark on Thursday, leads me to switch to a home win.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Common symptoms people experience are headaches, muscle aches, serious fevers, coughing, chest pains, shortness of breath and nausea, according to Kaiser Permanente.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The pains and pleasures of family life are top of mind for her.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Analysts forecasted free cash flow growth into 2030 despite higher capital expenditures.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The committee’s report, issued in 2011, was inconclusive as to legal wrongdoing but raised concerns about the organizations’ governance and reported substantial and lavish expenditures that benefited the Whites and their family members.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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