1
as in struggles
to devote serious and sustained effort
not only must we strive for peace in time of war, we must strive mightily to maintain that peace
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as in tries
to make an effort to do
let us strive to make the most of this opportunity
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Recent Examples of strives
Now retired, Andra loved her job working for the federal government and strives to make a difference in the world around her.
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The brand strives to offer a premium denim look at prices more accessible than other premium denim brands.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The former focuses on using consistent protocols to test smartphone HDR capabilities across the board, while the latter strives to depict differing shades of skin tone in an authentic manner.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Not that Washington strives for awards.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Aug. 2025
The town of Porter strives to be conscientious about the environment, so the town officials were excited about the possibility of offering more charging stations for public use.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
As Nova Sky Stories strives to achieve drone entertainment’s Snow White moment, Musk says the company is focused on things like adding voice and interactive elements.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Xu strives to minimize harm, noting that stressed moon jellies may secrete extra mucus or stop reproducing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
After Donald won reelection last fall, multiple sources spoke with PEOPLE about how Melania strives to shield Barron from political backlash.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The brand strives to offer a premium denim look at prices more accessible than other premium denim brands.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The former focuses on using consistent protocols to test smartphone HDR capabilities across the board, while the latter strives to depict differing shades of skin tone in an authentic manner.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Not that Washington strives for awards.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Aug. 2025
The town of Porter strives to be conscientious about the environment, so the town officials were excited about the possibility of offering more charging stations for public use.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
As Nova Sky Stories strives to achieve drone entertainment’s Snow White moment, Musk says the company is focused on things like adding voice and interactive elements.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Xu strives to minimize harm, noting that stressed moon jellies may secrete extra mucus or stop reproducing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
After Donald won reelection last fall, multiple sources spoke with PEOPLE about how Melania strives to shield Barron from political backlash.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strives
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But if a team struggles to run the ball or pass the ball, the head coach is left to praise… the kicking game.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ansari’s main idea was to show the gig economy, and those stuck on the lower end of the economic scale’s struggles just to say alive.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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Thus, Last Rites tries a new trick, with the doll growing in size and chasing Judy down a hallway, in a sequence that is strangely reminiscent of Five Nights At Freddy's.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Everyone who shows up to his office tries to make one of his dreams come true.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As the body attempts to repair this damage, the healing process may not be complete or smooth, resulting in scars.—
Katlein Franca,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Previous attempts to apprehend the motorist were unsuccessful.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Eliécer Camacho Jiménez, former general of the Colombian National Police (the organization that works closely with the DEA on combatting drug trafficking in Colombia), told me there are growing divisions within Maduro's circles.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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That people might be falling for the Minneapolis shooter’s scribblings and raging at each other over potential motivations is likely thrilling to potential copycat killers—proof that the troll still works.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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Google and Meta on Friday announced new partnerships with Reliance Industries as the Indian conglomerate seeks to accelerate its push into artificial intelligence.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Rise & Dine is a SAVEUR column by contributing editor Megan Zhang, an aspiring early riser who seeks to explore the culture of mornings and rituals of breakfast around the world.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Strives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strives. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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