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 biggest test may be in Virginia, which is home to many federal workers impacted by the government shutdown and efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to slash agencies.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Peacock previously told The Charlotte Observer his fundraising efforts during the 2025 campaign brought in more money in a shorter period of time than any of his previous campaigns.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
In Hoyer’s mind, the Tokyo Series represented the culmination of the organization’s long-running efforts to establish connections in Nippon Professional Baseball, highlight the Cubs as a brand overseas and turn Chicago into a destination for Japanese players.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Ohtani was hitting and pitching in the final game of the season, trying to provide some heroic efforts for the Dodgers to repeat as champions.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Earlier this year, during Elon Musk's DOGE efforts, thousands of Virginians were laid off.
—Jahd Khalil, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Alon, who held the job since October 7, oversaw the efforts to rescue and return the hostages from the military side and played a key role in the negotiations that secured their release.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Later that century the rising importance of waterborne commerce for Europe’s maritime powers helped motivate efforts to map Earth’s magnetic field.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Peacock previously told The Charlotte Observer his fundraising efforts during the 2025 campaign brought in more money in a shorter period of time than any of his previous campaigns.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
In Hoyer’s mind, the Tokyo Series represented the culmination of the organization’s long-running efforts to establish connections in Nippon Professional Baseball, highlight the Cubs as a brand overseas and turn Chicago into a destination for Japanese players.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Ohtani was hitting and pitching in the final game of the season, trying to provide some heroic efforts for the Dodgers to repeat as champions.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Earlier this year, during Elon Musk's DOGE efforts, thousands of Virginians were laid off.
—Jahd Khalil, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Alon, who held the job since October 7, oversaw the efforts to rescue and return the hostages from the military side and played a key role in the negotiations that secured their release.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Later that century the rising importance of waterborne commerce for Europe’s maritime powers helped motivate efforts to map Earth’s magnetic field.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efforts
Noun
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The news comes in the wake of Lionsgate inking a deal with Millennium Films to acquire rights to develop and produce all derivative works of The Expendables franchise, and global distribution rights to John Rambo.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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At Inhotim there are five miles of trails, 24 galleries, and 29 site-specific works scattered around a 350-acre botanical garden.—
William O'Connor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Vaccarello, who was born and raised in Belgium to Sicilian parents, spends a month in Los Angeles twice each year, usually in March and November, a recuperation from the semiannual exertions of the women’s collection.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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The little girl began to feel drowsy after her exertions at the swimming pool and decided to curl up beside her.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The movie takes pains to illustrate how the possible end of the world will begin like any other day.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Colleagues who failed to take similar pains earned his everlasting disdain.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Federal Reserve estimates tariffs are contributing five-tenths or six-tenths to the core personal consumption expenditures price index, the central bank's preferred measure of inflation, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said last week.—
Courtney Reagan,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bonds ask for a specific dollar amount and can be used for capital expenditures such as new schools and facility buildings, technology infrastructure, safety improvements, school buses and equipment.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Efforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efforts. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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