PEGS (AWAY) Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

pegs (away)

verb

present tense third-person singular of peg (away)

as in struggles

to devote serious and sustained effort the writer pegged away at his first novel for three years before he felt that it was ready to be published

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Charles builds their cabin with help from a kind widower and Civil War veteran, John Edwards (Warren Christie), who struggles with alcohol; Edwards’ sometime companion (Rebecca Amzallag) is a fiercely independent bar owner.

— Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026
Her performance as Jovie, the department store employee who struggles to get into the Yuletide frame of mind, was her big break.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026

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Resistance is mounting today, too, in response to AI and data center buildout, even as industrial policy everywhere strives to stimulate its growth.

— Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Perusing the menu online provides insight into how truly diverse Sushi Sushi strives to be.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

Definition of strives

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When investigations uncover evidence of criminal activity, DOI routinely works with prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to pursue criminal charges in addition to administrative or civil actions.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The lightweight linen-blend fabric keeps things airy, while the classic wide-leg silhouette works with everything from flip-flops during the day to strappy sandals at night.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

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