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
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City yesterday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city’s striving, struggling working class.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city’s striving, struggling working class.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city’s striving, struggling working class.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Born in San Francisco in 1916 to a cold and aloof father and a striving, intense mother, McNamara demonstrated from an early age his intellectual prowess and his endless capacity for hard work.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
But the letter currently under consideration would have to come entirely from his own striving.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him.
—Big Think, 14 Nov. 2025
Its characters were prodigies who had private tutors and went to training camps for programming competitions, though their striving did not add up to a happy life.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Kamila Hrabchuk, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Zelensky is also striving to keep the world’s attention focused on Ukraine despite other conflicts.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Upcoming on its slate is Fade to Black, a dark satire of Hollywood in which a striving screenwriter decides to start committing the murders of a serial killer instead of merely depicting them on the page.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Rather than striving for perfection in 2026, lean into bathroom designs that have warmth, texture, and character.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
The film does not mention the ongoing federal case and portrays David Duong as a hard-striving businessman who built California Waste Solutions after fleeing Vietnam during the communist takeover in the mid-1970s.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Not just for her organization, but for everyone striving to create better lives for the people of Dallas.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Bowie may be associated in the public mind with songs about space and extraterrestrials, but these are songs about living on earth and striving for the heavens.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
The outcome can be a cycle of striving that leaves people feeling disconnected from joy or fulfillment.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
Inevitably, this natural nobility comes into tragic conflict with the order of official power and with the disorder of impoverished striving.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City yesterday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city’s striving, struggling working class.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city’s striving, struggling working class.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city’s striving, struggling working class.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Born in San Francisco in 1916 to a cold and aloof father and a striving, intense mother, McNamara demonstrated from an early age his intellectual prowess and his endless capacity for hard work.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
But the letter currently under consideration would have to come entirely from his own striving.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him.
—Big Think, 14 Nov. 2025
Its characters were prodigies who had private tutors and went to training camps for programming competitions, though their striving did not add up to a happy life.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Zelenskyy is also striving to keep the world’s attention focused on Ukraine despite other conflicts.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Zelensky is also striving to keep the world’s attention focused on Ukraine despite other conflicts.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Upcoming on its slate is Fade to Black, a dark satire of Hollywood in which a striving screenwriter decides to start committing the murders of a serial killer instead of merely depicting them on the page.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Rather than striving for perfection in 2026, lean into bathroom designs that have warmth, texture, and character.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
The film does not mention the ongoing federal case and portrays David Duong as a hard-striving businessman who built California Waste Solutions after fleeing Vietnam during the communist takeover in the mid-1970s.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Not just for her organization, but for everyone striving to create better lives for the people of Dallas.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Bowie may be associated in the public mind with songs about space and extraterrestrials, but these are songs about living on earth and striving for the heavens.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
The outcome can be a cycle of striving that leaves people feeling disconnected from joy or fulfillment.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striving
Noun
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His struggles are hurting the Broncos in the biggest moments, too.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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After all, there are signs that the economy is improving (unemployment and inflation are declining), but after the economic struggles of recent years, and with household debt still high, an additional financing source won't hurt, either.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, the technology has been moving faster than state regulations can accommodate, and lawmakers have been struggling to walk the line between innovation and patient safety.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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And, for many borrowers struggling with debt, exploring alternatives like debt settlement or consolidation may offer significant relief without the complications that bankruptcy rules can create.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The deal was finally announced in 2023—11 months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—when Trafigura was trying to distance itself from Russian businesses.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps Regina had gotten out of bed, trying not to wake the baby.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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This recalls Healey’s attempt at rate relief last year when Bay State customers of Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil got a $50 credit on their April utility bills.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Before exiting the Mavericks game, Kuminga had scored 10 points in nine minutes and made all three of his shot attempts and each of his four free throws, and was a stellar plus-18 in his short stint.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the summer of 2024, UNICEF’s representative in Congo suggested that 361,000 children might be laboring in mines in southern Congo, though this number seems implausibly high and drew quick opprobrium from Congolese NGOs that work on the issue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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That’s right, the Patriot did in two seasons what the Dolphins have been laboring since 2008 to achieve.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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On one hand, some argue that Good was attempting to leave the scene, and a trigger-happy ICE agent fired his weapon at her, an abuse of authority.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rushing to get on board with your carry-on may seem like a good idea (there’s only so much overhead bin space, after all), but attempting to take shortcuts during the boarding process can actually delay your travels even more.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But experts worry this audacious undertaking risks fraying the last remaining threads of international norms, emboldening autocracies into new acts of aggression without fear of consequences.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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Fed up with Tony’s bellicose style and an unwillingness to meaningfully negotiate, Deerfield Beach would have to start its own police force and fire-rescue service — a major undertaking that will take two years.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hardemon, working with Miami City Commission Chairwoman Christine King and CRA Executive Director James McQueen, imagined a future that put Overtown at the center of art and innovation.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Not working with the federal agency is not the response the City of Pittsburgh Republican Committee wanted to hear.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Striving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striving. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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