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
Blocking mergers to protect luxury handbag markets or attacking low-margin grocers for price gouging were misplaced efforts.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Supervisor Kathryn Barger's office, which represents the Eaton Fire burn scar communities, said she has been briefed by the EPA on the soil testing efforts.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Amid efforts to increase department-wide diversity, KCKPD is still largely staffed by officers who are men or who are white in Kansas’ most diverse city and county.
—Sofi Zeman
january 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
The complaint asserts that Minneapolis and Saint Paul have been forced to divert officers from their usual duties to respond to incidents involving federal immigration enforcement, undermining local efforts to protect the community.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump congratulated Microsoft on its efforts to keep prices in check, suggesting that other companies will make similar commitments.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
Despite efforts by investigators and her family, the case is still unsolved.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
DeSantis said the School District is an entity that is impervious to reform efforts, and raised the possibility of drastic action by the state.
—Anthony Mann, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
But its efforts around food stamps could complicate that.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Supervisor Kathryn Barger's office, which represents the Eaton Fire burn scar communities, said she has been briefed by the EPA on the soil testing efforts.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Amid efforts to increase department-wide diversity, KCKPD is still largely staffed by officers who are men or who are white in Kansas’ most diverse city and county.
—Sofi Zeman
january 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
The complaint asserts that Minneapolis and Saint Paul have been forced to divert officers from their usual duties to respond to incidents involving federal immigration enforcement, undermining local efforts to protect the community.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump congratulated Microsoft on its efforts to keep prices in check, suggesting that other companies will make similar commitments.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
Despite efforts by investigators and her family, the case is still unsolved.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
DeSantis said the School District is an entity that is impervious to reform efforts, and raised the possibility of drastic action by the state.
—Anthony Mann, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
But its efforts around food stamps could complicate that.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efforts
Noun
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The edgy South of Market venue in San Francisco that showcases works from up-and-coming artists is also known as a cool place to host gatherings and celebrations, especially among the city arts crowd.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Meyers, performed works by Bach, Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre alongside Grant Gershon, the Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and the chorale’s members.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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In fact, Williams took great pains to establish that his primary objective is building the Terps (7-7, 0-3 Big Ten), not tearing down a 21-year-old prospect, the Bears or the sport’s governing body.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2026
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Those in their fifties and beyond require the same amount of sleep as younger adults—and may actually benefit from sleeping more to offset nightly wake-ups from aches and pains, medication side effects, or dealing with the need to urinate more frequently in the middle of the night.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And investments are only expected to grow, with Goldman Sachs reporting that AI companies are estimated to invest more than $500 billion in capital expenditures this year.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Now, his final state budget proposal, released Friday, is calling for $248 billion in general fund expenditures.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Efforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efforts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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