as in attempts
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 labors
to devote serious and sustained effort
the trapped climber endeavored mightily to get the boulder to budge
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as in tries
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 endeavors
Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
On a distant level, this week may also bring happy news around your heart’s desires, like dating, children or creative endeavors.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Ganggang, the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center and Employ Indy collaborate on the eight-week program for young entrepreneurs who want to pursue creative endeavors.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
His peers typically choose less active post-retirement endeavors — coaching, managing, media, family life.
—Brad Lefton, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Venus, your ruling planet, enters Virgo on the 19th to push you toward bringing more honesty and integrity into your love life and creative endeavors.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Best wishes for all your future endeavors!
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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
And their friendship supports those endeavors.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Vikings are gifted a bye week after their international endeavors before returning to action against the Philadelphia Eagles in week 7.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
On a distant level, this week may also bring happy news around your heart’s desires, like dating, children or creative endeavors.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Ganggang, the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center and Employ Indy collaborate on the eight-week program for young entrepreneurs who want to pursue creative endeavors.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
His peers typically choose less active post-retirement endeavors — coaching, managing, media, family life.
—Brad Lefton, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Venus, your ruling planet, enters Virgo on the 19th to push you toward bringing more honesty and integrity into your love life and creative endeavors.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Best wishes for all your future endeavors!
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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
And their friendship supports those endeavors.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeavors
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Nix, through three quarters, had completed only one of his eight pass attempts of 10 or more air yards, according to TruMedia.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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New data reported to the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom shows that the majority of book censorship attempts are now originating from organized movements.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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And Survivor tries to keep things unpredictable.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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McEntire played Reba Hart, a divorced mom who tries to keep her family together after her husband divorces her for his dental hygienist.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Bo was a source of comfort to many children in Nashville, especially as Tennessee struggles with growing mental health issues, according to Mental Health America, a nonprofit group that promotes mental health and mental illness prevention.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Sep. 2025
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Defense struggles with big deficit The Panthers’ defense sat on the sideline for most of the first quarter, as a punt return touchdown by the Patriots was sandwiched between offensive series for the Panthers.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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How Democrats fare in efforts to reclaim the governor's office could preview a national pattern and influence party strategies as the GOP strives to maintain control of the House and Senate while Democrats push for significant gains after a disappointing 2024.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Holding his hand helps calm him down (a magic touch that works well with real kids, too).—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Endeavors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeavors. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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