1
as in struggling
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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2
as in trying
to make an effort to do
let us strive to make the most of this opportunity
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Recent Examples of striving
Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
By contrast, the sneaker trends that have defined the latter half of this year–and those forecast for next–suggest many people are striving for anti-mainstream designs.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, along his journey, Odysseus encounters iconic figures from Greek mythology, including the nymph Calypso, the sorceress Circe and the goddess Athena, all while striving to reunite with his family.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Here's to making progress, staying focused, and striving for incremental improvements throughout 2025.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
In turn, the Icebreaker’s profile view shows a sharp wedge shape that’s uncommon, but not unheard of, in keyboards striving for a striking appearance.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Serene Industries In turn, the Icebreaker’s profile view shows a sharp wedge shape that’s uncommon, but not unheard of, in keyboards striving for a striking appearance.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses are hard-working, dedicated professionals striving for the best for patients.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
This means going beyond policies and quotas, striving instead for cultural norms where differences are not only accepted but celebrated.
—Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
By contrast, the sneaker trends that have defined the latter half of this year–and those forecast for next–suggest many people are striving for anti-mainstream designs.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, along his journey, Odysseus encounters iconic figures from Greek mythology, including the nymph Calypso, the sorceress Circe and the goddess Athena, all while striving to reunite with his family.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Here's to making progress, staying focused, and striving for incremental improvements throughout 2025.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
In turn, the Icebreaker’s profile view shows a sharp wedge shape that’s uncommon, but not unheard of, in keyboards striving for a striking appearance.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Serene Industries In turn, the Icebreaker’s profile view shows a sharp wedge shape that’s uncommon, but not unheard of, in keyboards striving for a striking appearance.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses are hard-working, dedicated professionals striving for the best for patients.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striving
Noun
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Denver won Game 3 because Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray each scored at least 20 points, which went a long way toward subduing the struggles of Jokić.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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This news comes on the same day as the King’s niece Zara Tindall has opened up about the struggles experienced by members of the British Royal Family.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Ordinary Americans also work for league media arms such as the NFL Network, which last year conducted layoffs, or their partners, including regional sports networks that are struggling to keep pace.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The state has grown increasingly reliant on unlicensed teachers because schools are struggling to retain experienced educators.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And that might also be scaring some people off about trying to release a brand-new holiday movie, not based on a piece of IP at this time of year.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Nobody inside the Minnesota Wild locker room was trying to insult anybody’s intelligence by claiming a 1-goal win Monday night over the worst team in the NHL completely cured their recent ills.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The series travels around the land now known as the United States, meeting tribal stewards keeping ancient traditions alive, Native chefs innovating for 21st-century palates, and historians whose research attempts to recover recipes lost long ago.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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The two attempts to create mine were ridiculously flawed with 100% false statements.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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The Mets’ 3-1 Opening Day loss to the Houston Astros at Daikin Park featured a base-running blunder, a botched double play and a starting pitcher who was laboring by the fourth inning and was removed with two outs in the fifth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Mets’ 3-1 Opening Day loss to the Houston Astros at Daikin Park featured a baserunning blunder, a botched double play and a starting pitcher who was laboring by the fourth inning and was removed with two outs in the fifth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This year, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy is attempting to not only win the Masters but become a grand slam champion.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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His 48-foot birdie putt set off a charge so loud that poor Corey Conners, attempting to speak to reporters a few hundred yards away, had to stop and wait.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Starting a new team from scratch is a huge undertaking, requiring design, engineering, and development staff, not to mention vast amounts of money and the team itself.—
Kristin Shaw,
Popular Science,
7 May 2025
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Some vector control officials say bringing the technique to larger areas would be a big undertaking requiring additional funding.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2025
Verb
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After 16 years working with world's largest brands and acts, Stirling is now a creative director with Tvg Hospitality.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Or pushing through with friendships that aren’t really working anymore, and maybe never did.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Striving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striving. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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