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 Meanwhile, a federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Justice Department's push to force Google to sell its ad exchange, another victory for the company against the government's antitrust efforts. — Mackenzie Sigalos,drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 America's most popular league and its 32 clubs will honor the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, through a series of commemorative efforts in communities across the globe. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The right-wing commentator championed immigration enforcement efforts as recently as June 2025. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 The effort to combat escalating instances of counterfeiting coincides with statewide efforts to tamp down retail crime. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 While half of Gen-Z use AI weekly, 48% of young working people now believe the risks of AI outweigh the benefits, and 44% of Gen-Z workers (subscription required) surveyed in one report admit to actively resisting their companies' AI efforts. — Michael Chavira, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Despite efforts, fires continue, and the community is struggling with security and funding for making improvements on their own. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Which puts a spotlight on the embarrassing disorder of Expo Park itself (despite valiant efforts from its current leadership, including a parking lot soon to be turned into a park near BMO Stadium). — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 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

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

In cases that are considered to be too severe — such as when a pregnant woman at the center began experiencing labor pains — those individuals are airlifted to a nearby hospital.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
California has taken pains to eliminate coal as a source of electricity, and this would be the first coal export terminal in California — or anywhere on the West Coast.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of pains

Noun

Screenshot The company’s capital expenditures were roughly $2 billion combined in 2024 and 2025, with expectations of $725 million this year.

— Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
This value was divided by the total spent to determine the percentage of expenditures that would have been unallowable or not recommended in one or more of these states.

— Aneri Pattani — KFF Health News, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026