as in trying
to make an effort to do
he had been in gymnastics for some time before he even considered essaying that move
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Recent Examples of essaying
The four-man group plays and sings with equal verve whether essaying its own engaging songs or classics by Bill Monroe, The Carter Family and The Stanley Brothers.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essaying
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The Magic, meanwhile, played like a team trying to close out a series – close, competitive, but just a step behind in the details that matter most in the postseason.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers, relative to other organizations, are aggressive in trying to improve the team, spending money on key free agents even after winning back-to-back World Series championships.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Muse noted that his team has the ability to dust itself off and remain positive, even amid profound adversity, such as attempting to come back from down 3-0.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Iran has responded by stepping up its attacks on ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Boring dad; feisty mom; rich do-gooder; striving newcomer; MAGA one; MAGA two.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Essaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essaying. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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