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
Through educational programs, community outreach and strategic resource management, the district strives to ensure sustainable groundwater supply for current and future generations.
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Claire Marks, Austin American Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
Zermatt strives to be a high-class mountain resort, but for active guests.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
In its application, ATC said its proposal strives for minimal impact to existing homes, schools, places of worship, cemeteries, natural spaces and areas used for cultural, historical, archaeological, recreational, economic, transportation and agricultural purposes.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The Hotline continually strives to avoid premature conclusions.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Leaders with the Trilith Foundation said the event reflected the values the community strives to uphold.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
But everyone in this movie, rich or poor, seems to be on the edge of polite society, working their own angle while our hero strives for greatness.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
Peake explains that in a city where bourbon is king and easily found around every corner, Lobby Bar & Grill strives to be a bit different.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
This clinic strives for Swiss precision.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Claire Marks, Austin American Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
Zermatt strives to be a high-class mountain resort, but for active guests.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
In its application, ATC said its proposal strives for minimal impact to existing homes, schools, places of worship, cemeteries, natural spaces and areas used for cultural, historical, archaeological, recreational, economic, transportation and agricultural purposes.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The Hotline continually strives to avoid premature conclusions.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Leaders with the Trilith Foundation said the event reflected the values the community strives to uphold.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
But everyone in this movie, rich or poor, seems to be on the edge of polite society, working their own angle while our hero strives for greatness.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
Peake explains that in a city where bourbon is king and easily found around every corner, Lobby Bar & Grill strives to be a bit different.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
This clinic strives for Swiss precision.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strives
Verb
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Haunted by her own traumas and hidden scars, Kitts struggles to piece together the clues and separate Raevyn’s madness from an even more troubling reality.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The chain’s anniversary comes as the restaurant industry struggles with declining traffic.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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One of the agents tries to open the driver’s side door and reaches through the window.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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That opportunity can best be seized if the opposition remains active and tries to back the regime into a corner.—
Michael Albertus,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kohler made all six of his field goal attempts, including a trio of 3-pointers, and sank his only free throw.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Widerman said any amendment to ZIM’s articles of association made without the government’s consent would be invalid, and implicitly warned against company attempts to circumvent the rights attached to the golden share.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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These Hokas are the rare travel shoe that works across all ages, activity levels, and destinations.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The company works closely with mental health professionals to ensure its technology aligns with clinical practice rather than replacing it.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The team also requested to speak with Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, but that request was denied by Atlanta as the franchise seeks a new head coach that could retain Ulbrich on staff.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The suit seeks a jury trial and damages.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Strives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strives. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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