as in attempt
an effort to do or accomplish something
the hope that this latest endeavor will yield much information about the atmosphere of the planet
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as in to strive
to devote serious and sustained effort
the trapped climber endeavored mightily to get the boulder to budge
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as in to attempt
to make an effort to do
our club is forever endeavoring to find ways to raise more money for activities
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Recent Examples of endeavor
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The company has recently demonstrated its ability to generate the kind of affection that supports such in-person, dedicated endeavors.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But instead of a random list or a debate over the merits of some teams or players, our hockey writers endeavored for something bigger and more fun: fixing the entire league.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Parton is being honored for her various philanthropic endeavors, including the Dollywood Foundation, which has promoted childhood literacy across the country since 1995.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The company has recently demonstrated its ability to generate the kind of affection that supports such in-person, dedicated endeavors.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
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Also, with most modern vehicles sharing platforms and automakers endeavoring to reduce costs by utilizing the same parts across various model lines and for extended periods, Drury said parts availability should not be a problem.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But instead of a random list or a debate over the merits of some teams or players, our hockey writers endeavored for something bigger and more fun: fixing the entire league.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeavor
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The big story Immigration anxieties and a challenging job market have sparked an online backlash over China's latest attempt at attracting global talent — a new visa program announced in August.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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China has landed on the Red Planet once, sticking the landing on its first attempt in 2021, setting the Zhurong rover down successfully in southern Utopia Planitia as part of the Tianwen 1 mission.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Let it never be said that Taylor Alison Swift doesn’t strive to be amazing.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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This is especially true for the young Latine children and families who are striving to learn the local language and customs of a country that’s already waging war against them.—
Priscilla Blossom,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some experts liken it to trying to spot a snowball in a snowstorm.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Overseas activists have tried to deliver aid in the past to Gaza but have either been intercepted by Israeli forces or come under some form of attack.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The arrival of Clark and other high-profile young players have contributed to a boom in popularity for the long-struggling league.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos are 2-2 and coming off a dominating 28-3 victory over the struggling Cincinnati Bengals.—
Hunter Simpson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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These women, many of whom worked in relative obscurity for all their lives, labored to redefine the rights and dignity of all people.—
Time,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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Hammond labored 50 hours over a two week span to create her project.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Two of her three children attend the center full time while Wentland juggles part-time work and a full-time class load; her husband works full time.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Perez said community members and law enforcement need to work together in order to combat violent crime.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Endeavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeavor. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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