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 Israel says major rehabilitation efforts won’t begin until Hamas is disarmed, and says construction equipment is dual-use and can serve military purposes. — Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 In other words, companies are expecting more from their comms division and a stronger ability to connect efforts with a bottom line. — Michelle O'Connor, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 What begins with Steve’s desperate efforts to keep both women in his life soon escalates into a bitter war. — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026 Cosumnes personnel also inspected and provided support for commercial fireworks shows including Elk Grove’s annual Red, White & Blue Celebration at Elk Grove Regional Park; as well as Elk Grove Police Department’s fireworks enforcement efforts. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Their population in Florida Bay has waxed and waned along with Everglades restoration efforts. — Alex Harris july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

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Noun

The global sports market is forecast to be worth more than $600bn by 2030, according to consultancy Kearney, and IBM is far from the only technology company using sport to prove its AI works before selling it elsewhere.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 9 July 2026
There is no doubt that a series of sketches by Lagerfeld, with his incredibly detailed comments, down to the stitches and the buttons to be employed, are definitely art works.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of works

Noun

Having witnessed centuries of religious warfare in Europe, when millions were killed for their beliefs, the framers took pains to make sure nothing like that would happen here.

— Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Perhaps second only to getting sunburned through your favorite white dress, the greatest casualty of summer fashion is the aches and pains brought on by your cutest but least supportive shoes.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Definition of pains

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The company plans to invest $11 billion globally in capital expenditures and research and development between 2025 and 2028, with a focus on technologies that support electrification and the energy transition.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
American Mission’s ads are independent expenditures, so the political committee cannot legally coordinate with the campaign or get Donalds’ approval.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026