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
How Democrats fare in efforts to reclaim the governor's office could preview a national pattern and influence party strategies as the GOP strives to maintain control of the House and Senate while Democrats push for significant gains after a disappointing 2024.
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Everyone at the club strives for more.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Over one intense day, the devoted head teacher (Cillian Murphy) of a last-chance reform school strives to keep his students in line while facing pressures of his own.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 27 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Protecting children and demanding decent pay and conditions must be a priority as the world strives to meet its clean energy goals.
—Xanthe Scharff, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Everyone, no matter their design aesthetic, strives to maintain a clean home, but what if some of your decorating decisions are actually making your space look dirtier and more cluttered?
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
And in a constantly changing world, Keast strives to keep members abreast of everything from weapons platforms to pressing global and domestic threats.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
This is despite 77% of HR leaders saying their company strives to be exceedingly fair during layoffs.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Everyone at the club strives for more.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Over one intense day, the devoted head teacher (Cillian Murphy) of a last-chance reform school strives to keep his students in line while facing pressures of his own.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 27 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Protecting children and demanding decent pay and conditions must be a priority as the world strives to meet its clean energy goals.
—Xanthe Scharff, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Everyone, no matter their design aesthetic, strives to maintain a clean home, but what if some of your decorating decisions are actually making your space look dirtier and more cluttered?
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
And in a constantly changing world, Keast strives to keep members abreast of everything from weapons platforms to pressing global and domestic threats.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
This is despite 77% of HR leaders saying their company strives to be exceedingly fair during layoffs.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strives
Verb
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Sarr struggles to finish shots through contact against heavier bigs.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Forced to become a bloodsucker as part of Bill's punishment for vanquishing another, Deborah Ann Woll's Jessica struggles with her new, flesh-craving lifestyle.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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As the gambler tries to climb to salvation, the confines of reality start to close in.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ringo Starr and Harry Nilsson headline this unhinged British musical, in which Merlin the Magician (Starr, who also produced) tries to convince Nilsson's reluctant immortal to assume the family throne.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Priester will be rested and ready for Game 3 on Wednesday as Milwaukee attempts to clinch its first National League Championship Series appearance since 2018.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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After the loss of his father, a man attempts to utilize childhood nostalgia as a coping mechanism.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Holding his hand helps calm him down (a magic touch that works well with real kids, too).—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This dual-mode calendar seeks to provide users with more options, enrich usage scenarios, and meet personalized needs.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, two teenagers, Abbie (Sydney Topliffe) and Leila (Alyvia Alyn Lind), get drawn into the school’s grip, testing their friendship as one seeks freedom while the other embraces the academy’s promise of transformation.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Strives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strives. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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