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 Despite Sneed’s best defensive efforts, Mason came alive, scoring 12 of his team-high 23 points in the fourth quarter. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Indonesia has intensified efforts in recent years to track down cultural treasures scattered abroad through colonial-era collecting, theft and illicit trafficking, including from the Netherlands, which colonized Indonesia for centuries. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 That has given the 67-year-old former chair of the House Freedom Caucus a chance to reintroduce himself to Arizona voters, specifically by showcasing his occasional bipartisan efforts in Washington. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Officials said that six power utility officials then entered the tunnel to assist with rescue efforts but became trapped themselves. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Redistricting efforts across the country have reduced the number of competitive seats on the battlefield, and Republicans emerged with a narrow advantage in seats netted through gerrymandering. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026 Interestingly, those same four colleges have been critical of efforts to challenge NCAA rules and have advocated for clarity and stability in college sports. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026 Meanwhile, traditional efforts to take undocumented immigrants into custody from their homes have become less effective. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 Even efforts to reseed native flora likely wouldn’t include goldenweed, Ertter said. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026

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Noun

Boseman’s parents, Leroy and Carolyn, accuse Simone Ledward Boseman of violating a court order mandating the distribution of funds and mismanaging the company that holds Chadwick’s rights and prior works.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Association of University Presses (AUPresses) members share a commitment to advancing knowledge and have long published scholarly works that contribute to understanding many complex subjects, particularly in the humanities and social sciences.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

Definition of works

Noun

Prolonged time sitting in front of computers can result in poor posture, not to mention aches and pains.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Bacillus cereus is a type of bacteria that causes food poisoning, with symptoms that include vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pains that usually last around two days, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of pains

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Meanwhile, hyperscalers have been committing hundreds of billions of dollars a year on capital expenditures to build out AI infrastructure as quickly as possible.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Management now expects to spend between $195 billion and $205 billion on capital expenditures this year and signaled spending will rise again in 2027.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 25 July 2026