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 Rød-Larsen's lawyer, John Christian Elden of the Norwegian law firm Elden Law, welcomed Norwegian law enforcement efforts to seek additional evidence from DOJ. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026 Since then, awareness and efforts to combat AMR have increased – but so has the threat. — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Within the rooms, the eco-friendly efforts continue—my bathroom was linked to a Geberit water system which controlled the flow of water used with each flush. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Republican efforts to erase the enthusiasm gap start in Dallas. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that a delegation of House Democratic members will travel to Dallas to highlight the party's efforts to tackle affordability in the country. — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 Funding cuts have also impacted efforts to raise awareness about the condition. — Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, a federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Justice Department's push to force Google to sell its ad exchange, another victory for the company against the government's antitrust efforts. — Mackenzie Sigalos,drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Despite efforts, fires continue, and the community is struggling with security and funding for making improvements on their own. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Venezia Spotlight is the festival’s competitive section dedicated to works that showcase emerging trends and demonstrate creative originality and innovation.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Among the more than 40 films in Telluride’s main program are new works from major directors such as Martin McDonagh, Werner Herzog, Mike Leigh, Danny Boyle and Paweł Pawlikowski.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 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

If 2024 was the growing-pains season, when Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese entered as rookies and were still paid around $75,000, 2025 was defined by impending CBA negotiations.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
West Nile symptoms A full 80% of those infected may not show symptoms, but 20% have flu-like symptoms, such as a fever with headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, rash or fatigue.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026