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
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
Blue Origin and Eutelsat's OneWeb, for instance, are following SpaceX's example, as are several Chinese companies, and smaller startups are readying their own endeavors.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Richard Branson’s company is the only one left helping wealthy tourists explore the outer reaches of our atmosphere via suborbital flight—with its only competitor bowing out recently, with Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin announcing in January it would be stopped its space tourism endeavors.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
He’s considered its potential evolution into a media company, a real paper, a production house, a series of related films, or a hybrid of all of these endeavors.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The restaurant extended its gratitude to fans who have supported its endeavors since its humble beginnings as a street vendor operation in 2018.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Chapin found sobriety in 1970, and dedicated the second chapter of her life to Christianity and charitable endeavors.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
In order to support his daughter’s endeavors, Richard usually worked up to 30 hours of overtime.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2026
Those funds are used to fund other USTA endeavors, such as amateur tournaments, coaching workshops and development.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Nevertheless, the entire team always endeavors to make everyone's stay as pleasant as possible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
And in news that will surprise absolutely no one familiar with his longevity endeavors, tech entrepreneur and bio-hacking fanatic Bryan Johnson also had penile Botox.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
Blue Origin and Eutelsat's OneWeb, for instance, are following SpaceX's example, as are several Chinese companies, and smaller startups are readying their own endeavors.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Richard Branson’s company is the only one left helping wealthy tourists explore the outer reaches of our atmosphere via suborbital flight—with its only competitor bowing out recently, with Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin announcing in January it would be stopped its space tourism endeavors.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
He’s considered its potential evolution into a media company, a real paper, a production house, a series of related films, or a hybrid of all of these endeavors.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The restaurant extended its gratitude to fans who have supported its endeavors since its humble beginnings as a street vendor operation in 2018.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Chapin found sobriety in 1970, and dedicated the second chapter of her life to Christianity and charitable endeavors.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
In order to support his daughter’s endeavors, Richard usually worked up to 30 hours of overtime.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2026
Those funds are used to fund other USTA endeavors, such as amateur tournaments, coaching workshops and development.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Princess Kate is patron of Family Action, a national charity that endeavors to help children and families recover from trauma.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Nevertheless, the entire team always endeavors to make everyone's stay as pleasant as possible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeavors
Noun
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The freshman hit one-of-two attempts, giving the Spartans a 41-39 lead.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Her furious attempts to extricate herself from Ramirez ended with her smacking her head on the parking lot asphalt and Ramirez hitting her in the right eye, according to the arrest report.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every man and woman who labors in the construction industry deserves that.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Ducks improved to 8-0 in shootouts this season despite going just two for six against Montreal, with even Mason McTavish failing to score for the first time in six tries this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Anaheim improved to 8-0 in shootouts this season despite going just 2 for 6 against Montreal, with even Mason McTavish failing to score for the first time in six tries this season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Choose from 21 colors, from goes-with-everything black to standout prints and textures, including holiday-ready velvet or sequins.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Weaver reminded us of the coat’s versatility while wearing a goes-with-everything matte black version.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But rival Target reported earlier this week another quarterly decline in profits and sales during the critical holiday period as the discounter struggles with its own merchandising missteps and confronts a consumer who is focusing more on essentials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In December, Wisconsin Watch reported on an Appleton technical charter school that struggles to manage high program costs and secure donations to stay afloat.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sweeney plays Undine Spragg, a fiercely ambitious woman from the Midwest who strives for the social heights of turn-of-the-century New York.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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As the agency continues to grow, strengthening its infrastructure, TSD strives to preserve the intimacy that first defined those early kitchen-table sessions.—
Contributor,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Keep it straightforward, and repeat what works today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who has seen the way the space works today can recognize that there are a lot of families who find this very, very difficult right now.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Endeavors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeavors. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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