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
George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
With Asuka and Sky getting shafted at WrestleMania and then losing Sane to her future endeavors, the two beloved stars got a chance at redemption at WWE Backlash 2026.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
But similarly mammoth endeavors were needed to understand how the weather works, and how Earth’s climate is rapidly changing.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Blank remembers his son on the field After making his fortune through the co-founding of Home Depot, Arthur Blank has spent much of his time (and money) investing in professional sports in Atlanta and philanthropic endeavors.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Instead of focusing on competition, Tucci’s culinary endeavors have centered on reconnecting with his Italian roots.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Turner was a believer in clean energy and embraced renewables like solar through his business endeavors.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Schlamminger’s endeavors may provide scientists with the tools to make precise measurements in other areas involving extremely small forces, said Ian Robinson, a fellow at the National Physical Laboratory in the United Kingdom.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The Fishers also were involved in philanthropic endeavors.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 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 agency allocates funds from state tax-exempt bonds to endeavors such as affordable housing projects.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
With Asuka and Sky getting shafted at WrestleMania and then losing Sane to her future endeavors, the two beloved stars got a chance at redemption at WWE Backlash 2026.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
But similarly mammoth endeavors were needed to understand how the weather works, and how Earth’s climate is rapidly changing.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Blank remembers his son on the field After making his fortune through the co-founding of Home Depot, Arthur Blank has spent much of his time (and money) investing in professional sports in Atlanta and philanthropic endeavors.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Instead of focusing on competition, Tucci’s culinary endeavors have centered on reconnecting with his Italian roots.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Turner was a believer in clean energy and embraced renewables like solar through his business endeavors.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Schlamminger’s endeavors may provide scientists with the tools to make precise measurements in other areas involving extremely small forces, said Ian Robinson, a fellow at the National Physical Laboratory in the United Kingdom.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The Fishers also were involved in philanthropic endeavors.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 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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Negotiations, compromise, limited strikes, sanctions, temporary deals—none of them stopped, or could stop, Iran’s drive for nuclear-weapons capacity, its incessant efforts to subvert neighbors, or its attempts to destroy the state of Israel.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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The Knicks treated the fans who made the trip to a historic performance, making 12 of their first 13 attempts from 3-point range and tying an NBA record with 18 made 3-pointers in the first half.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 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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Swisher tries all these things and more in this week’s episode.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Ellie tries to embody each artist and that takes studying of the mannerisms because the mannerisms are what bring it to life, not the staging or anything else.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 May 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
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Green struggles to score 16 points in an empty gym.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The departures of certain Kaiser Permanente offices and a string of prominent restaurant and bar closures have come to symbolize the city’s struggles to retain employers and attract new ones.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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As Miranda faces public outcry and the pressures of a downturning publishing industry, Andy once again strives for her approval amid her steadfast pursuit of rigorous journalism.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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Dan Drazen, Trinity’s vice president of development, said the overarching redevelopment design strives to make Mary Shepard Place more resemble what the neighborhood looked like prior to the construction of Bellevue Square in 1942 and what still exists today in the surrounding area.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Traffic can make crossing the city slow at times, but the location works well for travelers planning to explore both the pyramids and the central districts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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This button-down shirt is well-suited for officewear thanks to its pinstripe design — a polished take on the trend that works with everything from slacks to midi skirts.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Endeavors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeavors. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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