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
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Max Space has unveiled a large sub-scale version of their expandable habitat, giving viewers a real look at how best to offer far greater habitable volume for future space endeavors.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The early returns stand in stark contrast to the city’s failed water taxi endeavors in the past.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Having stepped back significantly in recent years to focus on real estate initiatives and philanthropic endeavors, Hastings will not be standing for re-election to the Netflix board at the annual meeting in June.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Festivalgoers should expect petition endeavors aimed at mellowing out Idaho’s legal phobia about marijuana.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
Hansen also reflected on NASA’s future endeavors, noting that if the space agency and its international partners aim to build a base on the moon, allowing astronauts to live and work there permanently, astronauts need to be comfortable with danger.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
The Adventure series is filled with risky endeavors.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Organizing in support of farmworkers was one of my first political endeavors.
—Gloria Steinem, Time, 15 Apr. 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
In the promo trailer for Episode 2, slated for April 19, Cassie resumes her OnlyFans endeavors wearing a revealing baby costume, prompting Kelly's criticism.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Max Space has unveiled a large sub-scale version of their expandable habitat, giving viewers a real look at how best to offer far greater habitable volume for future space endeavors.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The early returns stand in stark contrast to the city’s failed water taxi endeavors in the past.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Having stepped back significantly in recent years to focus on real estate initiatives and philanthropic endeavors, Hastings will not be standing for re-election to the Netflix board at the annual meeting in June.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Festivalgoers should expect petition endeavors aimed at mellowing out Idaho’s legal phobia about marijuana.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
Hansen also reflected on NASA’s future endeavors, noting that if the space agency and its international partners aim to build a base on the moon, allowing astronauts to live and work there permanently, astronauts need to be comfortable with danger.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
The Adventure series is filled with risky endeavors.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Organizing in support of farmworkers was one of my first political endeavors.
—Gloria Steinem, Time, 15 Apr. 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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Not many fans would have bet, even a few weeks ago, that a return to the Bentancur and Bissoma pairing could be integral to Spurs’ attempts to stay up.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Hawks missed all nine of their 3-point attempts in the quarter.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 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
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Not outraged but baffled, curious Kaho tries to find out his hidden message.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The band’s life effectively changed overnight, and now — 50 years after the song’s release — Gorham, talking from his home in London between a few vape hits and interruptions from his cat, tries to unpack what the fuss was all about.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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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 risk is Sadiq doesn’t see a full workload as a rookie, struggles for targets while competing with Mitchell and others, and Geno Smith doesn’t bounce back.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Republicans have a tiny four-vote majority in the chamber, and the president’s party historically struggles in midterm balloting.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The executive said Kraken strives to make advanced trading strategies typically reserved for professional investors available to individual investors, according to Semafor.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Telemundo strives to stay out of the political fray, Garcia said.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The easy-on, easy-off design is a win for airport security, while the sporty silhouette works with everything from jeans and sweatpants to even skirts.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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There’s no set price—that’s how dynamic pricing works.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Endeavors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeavors. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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