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
Sweeney plays Undine Spragg, a fiercely ambitious woman from the Midwest, who strives for the social heights of turn of the century New York.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
The Bureau strives to complete all 311 requests within five days.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Cohen said that Harpers, which is also 100 years old this year, strives to make its customers comfortable enough to just come in and visit without necessarily buying anything.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The 57-year-old now strives for something even more elusive and meaningful than success in the nation’s top baseball conference.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
While it is not accredited, the IPS strives to be no less rigorous or critical than the programs that seek such validation.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Gensert stressed that while RideSD is a voice for young transit riders, the group strives to represent everyone who uses transit.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Using the power of humour, music and entertainment, Em’s work strives to affect audiences who may not usually engage with ocean conservation.
—Mandeep Rai, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Our billionaire governor, JB Pritzker, strives to protect our rights; ensure access to good nutrition, health care, education and a living wage; and govern with respect and consideration.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
The Bureau strives to complete all 311 requests within five days.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Cohen said that Harpers, which is also 100 years old this year, strives to make its customers comfortable enough to just come in and visit without necessarily buying anything.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The 57-year-old now strives for something even more elusive and meaningful than success in the nation’s top baseball conference.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
While it is not accredited, the IPS strives to be no less rigorous or critical than the programs that seek such validation.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Gensert stressed that while RideSD is a voice for young transit riders, the group strives to represent everyone who uses transit.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Using the power of humour, music and entertainment, Em’s work strives to affect audiences who may not usually engage with ocean conservation.
—Mandeep Rai, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Our billionaire governor, JB Pritzker, strives to protect our rights; ensure access to good nutrition, health care, education and a living wage; and govern with respect and consideration.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strives
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Makio struggles to make space for Asa in her heavily compartmentalized life, while navigating her feelings for her ex-boyfriend Shingo.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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But baseball’s membership still struggles with a division between the elite players, who make large sums of money, and everyone else.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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But Bart is hypervigilant about his son’s fragile health and tries to discourage him from joining the band on the road.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the curse causes the infected villagers to become violently murderous, police officer Jong-goo (Kwak Do-won) tries to get to the bottom of it, personally motivated by his daughter's own transformation.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Especially for a people whose history includes persecution, attempts at erasure, and ongoing antisemitism, joy itself becomes a form of resilience.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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But alas, Netflix‘s documentary about the rise and fall of America’s Next Top Model is a rather grueling and self-serious affair which attempts to turn the reality hit that ran for 24 seasons into a cultural war crime.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kasa 1080p Indoor Pan/Tilt Wired Security Camera While not specifically designed for pet owners like the first two options, this Kasa indoor camera works for pet, baby and security-monitoring inside your home.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The recent release of Emerald Fennell’s version of Emily Brontë’s 1847 classic has prompted a new wave of debates over literary fidelity, but the truth is that Wuthering Heights works no matter the context or the culture.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Campillo and other critics call that shift a bait-and-switch, and Campillo’s proposal seeks to prevent a repeat by requiring any ballot measure that could create a new fee — or raise an existing one — to undergo a comprehensive analysis long before voters weigh in.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit also seeks permission to appoint outside counsel selected by the Auditor’s Office to Special Assistant Attorney General to represent them — something Attorney General Andrea Campbell says DiZoglio does not have the authority to do.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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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
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Nevertheless, the entire team always endeavors to make everyone's stay as pleasant as possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Strives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strives. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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