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
One person close to White House staff’s efforts to keep the president informed acknowledged that his information diet has narrowed since the first term.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The fire suppression efforts involve five engines, one water tender, two dozers and one hand crew.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Lecornu’s two predecessors, Francois Bayrou and Michel Barnier, were brought down by parliament over efforts to rein in France’s public spending at a time when ratings agencies and investors are closely watching the country’s deficit, the largest in the euro zone.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
And because the team has gathered genetic material from coral that appear more resistant to heat and stress, their efforts are designed to reproduce hardier varieties.
—John Otis, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
A lot of credit has to be given to offensive coordinator Klayton Adams and offensive line coach Conor Riley for their efforts in keeping a clean backfield, but also to Prescott for avoiding pressure.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2025
With Madubuike -- whose status for the rest of the year is uncertain -- once again out today, and fellow defensive starters Jones and Van Noy possibly unavailable, the Ravens are going to need big-time efforts from LB Roquan Smith and the rest of the front seven.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Many began seeking alternatives outside the traditional system, and policymakers—particularly in Republican-leaning states—intensified efforts to expand school choice programs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Overnight, an Arizona Forestry incident management team took over search and rescue efforts, said a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The fire suppression efforts involve five engines, one water tender, two dozers and one hand crew.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Lecornu’s two predecessors, Francois Bayrou and Michel Barnier, were brought down by parliament over efforts to rein in France’s public spending at a time when ratings agencies and investors are closely watching the country’s deficit, the largest in the euro zone.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
And because the team has gathered genetic material from coral that appear more resistant to heat and stress, their efforts are designed to reproduce hardier varieties.
—John Otis, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
A lot of credit has to be given to offensive coordinator Klayton Adams and offensive line coach Conor Riley for their efforts in keeping a clean backfield, but also to Prescott for avoiding pressure.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2025
With Madubuike -- whose status for the rest of the year is uncertain -- once again out today, and fellow defensive starters Jones and Van Noy possibly unavailable, the Ravens are going to need big-time efforts from LB Roquan Smith and the rest of the front seven.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Many began seeking alternatives outside the traditional system, and policymakers—particularly in Republican-leaning states—intensified efforts to expand school choice programs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Overnight, an Arizona Forestry incident management team took over search and rescue efforts, said a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efforts
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The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) has named multidisciplinary artist Nilbar Güreş, known for her humorous, poetic, yet critical works commenting on social topics, as Turkey’s representative to the Sixty-First Venice Biennale, set to take place May 9–November 22, 2026.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Players will learn tactics for every map and game mode included in the Beta, explore how in-game progression works and discover which rewards will carry over to the full launch.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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The male shadowed her, shivering after her full-bodied exertions above sandy pits where ripples of water flowed through.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For many, the virus results in flu-like symptoms, such as a fever with headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea or rash, per the CDC.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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In April, 44-year-old Marie Ange Blaise, a Haitian, died while being held at GEO’s Pompano Beach facility after complaining of chest pains.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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But while manufacturers expect revenues and productivity to increase, the survey shows uncertain market conditions slow capital expenditures.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, the personal consumption expenditures price index showed that consumer spending stayed strong even as inflation remains stubbornly elevated and the cost of food and other goods continues to rise.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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