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
Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
And lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have called for maintaining or increasing — not cutting — the agency’s scientific endeavors.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Bandero is named after the tequila company owned by John Paul DeJoria, an American billionaire who founded Paul Mitchell hair care products and has been a longtime supporter of Watson's endeavors.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Throughout the 1980s and onward Scott-Heron struggled with drug and alcohol use, which often disrupted his artistic endeavors and personal life.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
That seems to be the dynamic driving Newsom’s steady fundraising for another one of his wife’s endeavors, the California Partners Project.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Moores has also funded non-sports endeavors at the school, and donated enormous sums of money in the fight against cancer.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
In 2007, the French actress embarked on one of the riskiest endeavors of her career, creating a modern dance piece called In-I with British dancer-choreographer Akram Khan that would take them on a world tour together.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Some of my endeavors paid off; others did not.
—Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
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
The past period has added extra emphasis around the active pursuit of one of your heart’s desires, such as romance and dating, situations surrounding children, creative endeavors or hobbies.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
And lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have called for maintaining or increasing — not cutting — the agency’s scientific endeavors.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Bandero is named after the tequila company owned by John Paul DeJoria, an American billionaire who founded Paul Mitchell hair care products and has been a longtime supporter of Watson's endeavors.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Throughout the 1980s and onward Scott-Heron struggled with drug and alcohol use, which often disrupted his artistic endeavors and personal life.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
That seems to be the dynamic driving Newsom’s steady fundraising for another one of his wife’s endeavors, the California Partners Project.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Moores has also funded non-sports endeavors at the school, and donated enormous sums of money in the fight against cancer.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
In 2007, the French actress embarked on one of the riskiest endeavors of her career, creating a modern dance piece called In-I with British dancer-choreographer Akram Khan that would take them on a world tour together.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Some of my endeavors paid off; others did not.
—Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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Redshirt freshman Canaan Moore played in one game, against Eastern Washington, hitting one of his two field-goal attempts and all four extra points.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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Isbel has recorded three steals on three attempts (10th in MLB).—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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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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Jane tries to give it a bit of meta humor, milking laughs from throwing money at Juicy and doing little jazz hands.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
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But with the ground rules in place, the Andon Labs team tries to be as hands-off as possible.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 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
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The we-might-all-die-if-this-special-effect-goes-wrong stuff.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The rickshaws have become increasingly popular in Sierra Leone, filling the gaps in a strained public transport system as the West African country struggles to recover from its 1991-2002 civil war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Car launches are generally ghastly events, and this was way down there with the most hideous… and perhaps gave a clue as to why VW struggles to match its huge European sales success in America.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tips for eating Ethiopian food Tedla strives to find the right balance between authenticity for natives alongside choice for people who are curious but nervous about trying a new food.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The word counterculture generally refers to any movement that strives to achieve ideals counter to those of mainstream society.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All-in-Wonder Foundation + Concealer is a liquid-cream hybrid formula that effectively works as an under-eye concealer, a spot concealer and a full face foundation.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kraus, who works as a waitress, took photo classes in high school.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Endeavors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeavors. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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