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
Anthropic has rebuked federal government efforts to preempt state-level oversight of AI — a notably different stance than that of OpenAI, which has pushed for less regulation.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Tulane University professor Susann Lusnia, part of the team who identified the artifact, recently visited the museum in Civitavecchia as part of the repatriation efforts.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Over the first six games, Rattler had been solid in his efforts to take care of the football, throwing just one interception in 203 attempts.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Hamas has returned the remaining 20 living hostages, with ongoing efforts to return the bodies of all 28 deceased hostages.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, who represents District 1 in San Jose, has been sincere and welcoming in her efforts.
—Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
One of the groups that has done the most cultural-preservation work is Plast, the main Ukrainian Scouting organization, which has expanded its efforts to serve Ukrainian children since the 2022 invasion.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
One perk is that your entry fee helps support conservation efforts.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Despite the best efforts of the Los Angeles Conservancy, the Ambassador had been torn down — and among the speakers decrying the fate of the legendary institution that evening was Diane Keaton.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Tulane University professor Susann Lusnia, part of the team who identified the artifact, recently visited the museum in Civitavecchia as part of the repatriation efforts.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Over the first six games, Rattler had been solid in his efforts to take care of the football, throwing just one interception in 203 attempts.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Hamas has returned the remaining 20 living hostages, with ongoing efforts to return the bodies of all 28 deceased hostages.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, who represents District 1 in San Jose, has been sincere and welcoming in her efforts.
—Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
One of the groups that has done the most cultural-preservation work is Plast, the main Ukrainian Scouting organization, which has expanded its efforts to serve Ukrainian children since the 2022 invasion.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
One perk is that your entry fee helps support conservation efforts.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Despite the best efforts of the Los Angeles Conservancy, the Ambassador had been torn down — and among the speakers decrying the fate of the legendary institution that evening was Diane Keaton.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efforts
Noun
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The agreement covers all works produced through Le Masne’s Multiman Records and will be administered by WCM’s teams in France and the US.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Much of Iran’s clandestine cinema, including some of Panahi’s earlier works, is didactic, focused on valorizing the victims of the regime’s injustices.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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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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Colleagues who failed to take similar pains earned his everlasting disdain.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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Like regular depression, SAD can cause negative feelings like hopelessness, worthlessness, irritability, and guilt; fatigue or reduced energy; a loss of interest in hobbies and activities; and even physical aches and pains (including headaches, cramps, and digestive problems).—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The big four expenditures — Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, debt interest and defense — account for nearly three-quarters of national spending.—
Jim Nowlan,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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In June 2024, the Charlotte City Council agreed to terms of a deal that committed $650 million in public money to update Bank of America Stadium in Uptown — setting in motion one of the largest public expenditures in city history for a single project.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Efforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efforts. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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