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 Minneola City Councilman David Yeager’s efforts to annex his new home into the city earlier this summer sparked a nasty debate on the council that led to two members being censured last week for incivility. — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 Search and rescue efforts are only just beginning, and these first hours are filled with uncertainty, but also with hope. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Huawei and other Chinese companies have ramped up efforts to build alternatives. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 But representatives for landlords say doing so would leave them with few desirable options for recouping the cost of utilities and would hurt conservation efforts. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Those efforts have only intensified following a year in which the NFL community dealt with the tragedies that saw Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore both take their lives. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 In response, Parkwood and the superstar encouraged those seeking to support relief efforts to donate to Food For The Poor and World Central Kitchen, both actively aiding affected communities. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 As her success in music and business grew, so did Parton’s humanitarian efforts. — CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 The home's front facade is burned and firefighting efforts have concluded. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for efforts

Noun

Her international exhibitions attracted huge crowds and her works often sold for more than $1 million.

— Kaori Kaneko, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Other highlights include the 50th anniversary of Anacostia Park’s beloved roller skating pavilion; fairs dedicated to works by female artists; and international festivals with food, music and dancing.

— Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 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

Nielsen has taken great pains to caution that there is no guarantee that ratings gains will accompany these changes, which are being implemented to further improve the accuracy of its data gathering.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2026
If an infected person has trouble breathing, persistent chest pains or pressure, loses consciousness or sudden confusion, call 911.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of pains

Noun

Yet, despite decades of effort and millions in capital expenditures, true end-to-end lineage across a complex enterprise mosaic of custom builds and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products remained an elusive goal.

— Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Traders will also get the latest reading on the personal consumption expenditures price index, which is slated for release next Wednesday.

— Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026