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 State officials and managers of water agencies said the $7 billion reservoir will be a critical part of California’s efforts to adapt to climate change. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 The case highlights an intensifying battle over semiconductor know-how as Chinese chipmakers narrow the gap with established rivals, putting the race for top engineering talent increasingly at odds with efforts to protect trade secrets. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 Their efforts to engineer more favorable House districts in Florida, Alabama, and Texas backfired, with Democrats winning most or all of them. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026 Local contractor Kev Woolboy was helping coordinate response efforts, checking watersheds along the highway, as floodwaters from as far as 60 miles away raced toward town. — Adam Burke, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026 The letter represents their commitment to strengthen efforts to help more young people enjoy lifelong benefits of sport, physical activity and movement. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 Mike Katinsky, an ACLU volunteer election monitor, said the attention surrounding Fulton County's election operations may have contributed to efforts to maintain transparency. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Its efforts have since included trail maintenance, habitat restoration, cleanups, and native planting. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 His efforts to end diplomatic isolation have included visits to Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for efforts

Noun

Because the album is rich with melody—because the compositions snake so readily from note to note, compared to Malone’s previous works—inklings of narrative start to seep from the foggy passages.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Also included in the mix were family heirlooms, like paintings passed down to her from her grandmother, or works made by her father.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of works

Noun

Lula very pointedly locates the threat differently, emphasizing the ability to resist a foreign power’s undue exertions of leverage.

— Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Ayuso possibly lacks the top-end explosivity, while surely Mas’ legs are not in race-winning shape given his exertions over the past month — but the Mallorcan is in the form of his career.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of exertions

Noun

According to the district’s chief business officer Gerardo Castillo, Sac City Unified’s initial report included only its 2025-26 expenditures and left out spending from 2024-25.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
However, skeptics are getting more vocal in their concerns that returns on AI investment won't justify the capital expenditures.

— Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026