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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
The program, which began in September 2025, endeavors to cater to the nuns' medical care and material needs.
—Sophie Neiman, NPR, 20 June 2026
The deal arrives at a time when more endeavors have appeared to create low-cost housing in the Bay Area, including a proposal to develop a 173-unit apartment complex in downtown San Jose that would include 171 affordable homes.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Earlier this year, the former couple publicly supported each other in their respective endeavors.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026
Throughout her tenure on the reality series, her entrepreneurial endeavors have been at the forefront of her journey as the owner of Lunatic Fringe Salon.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Human spaceflight often expands beyond purely technical or scientific endeavors into ones of national pride and importance.
—Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
There has been an indescribable joy sweeping New York City as of late, thanks to an unprecedented week of athletic endeavors.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 18 June 2026
Now a family man with four children, he was also deeply engaged in public endeavors such as the Met.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
Now, as soon as late summer, will come a digital lookalike that endeavors to extend that legacy further, interacting with fans in the US and UK in multiple languages and responding to them individually in real time while appearing to make eye contact.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Curate for a Wide Range of Audience Members Despite its moniker, the festival endeavors to program for a wide array of potential movie-goers.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Unable to fix Caroline's problems, Linda endeavors to solve one of her own.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
Pay attention to who celebrates your growth, inspires you and supports your endeavors.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
The program, which began in September 2025, endeavors to cater to the nuns' medical care and material needs.
—Sophie Neiman, NPR, 20 June 2026
The deal arrives at a time when more endeavors have appeared to create low-cost housing in the Bay Area, including a proposal to develop a 173-unit apartment complex in downtown San Jose that would include 171 affordable homes.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Earlier this year, the former couple publicly supported each other in their respective endeavors.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026
Throughout her tenure on the reality series, her entrepreneurial endeavors have been at the forefront of her journey as the owner of Lunatic Fringe Salon.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Human spaceflight often expands beyond purely technical or scientific endeavors into ones of national pride and importance.
—Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
There has been an indescribable joy sweeping New York City as of late, thanks to an unprecedented week of athletic endeavors.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 18 June 2026
Now a family man with four children, he was also deeply engaged in public endeavors such as the Met.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Verb
Planting a flag in a new location is always a momentous moment for any brand—so when a house endeavors to reposition that pennant, suddenly things feel all the more significant.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
Now, as soon as late summer, will come a digital lookalike that endeavors to extend that legacy further, interacting with fans in the US and UK in multiple languages and responding to them individually in real time while appearing to make eye contact.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Curate for a Wide Range of Audience Members Despite its moniker, the festival endeavors to program for a wide array of potential movie-goers.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Unable to fix Caroline's problems, Linda endeavors to solve one of her own.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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An early furor over accepting valuable gifts, including designer spectacles and Taylor Swift concert tickets, was followed by a series of policy U-turns, especially clumsy attempts to cut welfare spending that stirred anger in Labour ranks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 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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Year after year, Hagerty tries new cultivars of his favorite crops—including chiles, peaches, and loads of tomatoes.—
Johanna Silver,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Unfortunately, the degree of difficulty is about as high as whatever Simone Biles tries in the Olympics.—
Beau Dure,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Does this mean those pop-goes-punk comp albums are coming back?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Except then there’s the chance of being FUNNELED, placed on the rails and headed for a very specific destination, instead of the OPEN-WORLD anything-goes of traditional D&D.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The introvert who generates extraordinary individual insight but struggles to inspire large groups gets an extroverted deputy to do the rallying.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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When Little John struggles to describe his dream girl, Robin instructs his protegee to sketch an image with words.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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New legislation introduced by a bipartisan group of senators strives to add new aircraft to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunter fleet and codify the agency’s role in meteorological research.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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In a world of jaded billionaires, psychiatrist-gurus, bio-hacked tech bros, AI labs and disillusioned teens being optimized in elite private schools, an audacious data-mining CEO (Billy Magnussen) strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Louis-Gabriel Nouchi adds that organizing well in advance allows the team to work on a lighter schedule this week, a far cry from the fashion stereotype that everyone works around the clock in the days leading up to a show.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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“Endeavors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeavors. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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