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
Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Their presence is an expression of human striving, not political provocation.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
And taken wholesale, both arguments could be enlisted to support more unhealthy striving, less peace on earth.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
In the shadows of the world’s most prestigious piano competition, a group of expert tuners spend a month striving to achieve perfect pitch—hoping that the eventual champion will perform on their instrument.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The new board members are all investors in Verneek, which is striving to scale its business.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
China is caught between preserving ties with Iran, wanting global energy flows to resume, and striving to maintain US relations before the summit.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Newer companies, such as Firefly Aerospace, Stoke Space and Relativity Space, are also striving to rise to the competition.
—Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
These families often manage substantial archives through private LLCs, striving to preserve and amplify the artists’ reputations without the institutional backing or capital that buoy larger foundations.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
These organizations, striving to fill the information gap created by the state government’s increasing drift toward secrecy — can’t rely on taxpayers to pay their bills.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Players and coaches have become maddeningly mealy-mouthed, striving to avoid upsetting agents, sponsors, owners, fans, thin-skinned politicians, and whoever else might object.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
These towers trace a geography of 21st-century striving, stretching from East Asia to the Gulf and North America.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Their presence is an expression of human striving, not political provocation.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
And taken wholesale, both arguments could be enlisted to support more unhealthy striving, less peace on earth.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Gray’s crime thriller stars Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, and Miles Teller in a story about two brothers striving to achieve the American Dream only to get caught up with the Russian Mafia.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
In the shadows of the world’s most prestigious piano competition, a group of expert tuners spend a month striving to achieve perfect pitch—hoping that the eventual champion will perform on their instrument.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The new board members are all investors in Verneek, which is striving to scale its business.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
China is caught between preserving ties with Iran, wanting global energy flows to resume, and striving to maintain US relations before the summit.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Newer companies, such as Firefly Aerospace, Stoke Space and Relativity Space, are also striving to rise to the competition.
—Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
These families often manage substantial archives through private LLCs, striving to preserve and amplify the artists’ reputations without the institutional backing or capital that buoy larger foundations.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
These organizations, striving to fill the information gap created by the state government’s increasing drift toward secrecy — can’t rely on taxpayers to pay their bills.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Players and coaches have become maddeningly mealy-mouthed, striving to avoid upsetting agents, sponsors, owners, fans, thin-skinned politicians, and whoever else might object.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striving
Noun
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In contrast to his offensive struggles, Ohtani has been dominant on the mound.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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But what was more surprising Monday night were Embiid’s struggles in his Sixers’ 137-98 loss to the Knicks.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
Verb
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When Wagner was healthy in the first four games, Cunningham was still getting his points, but getting them inefficiently, struggling to find rhythm against Wagner’s length and discipline.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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After struggling in his first game back — which Boston won by 32 points to take a 3-1 series lead — the 2023 NBA MVP was a defining figure in Games 5, 6 and 7.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Offensive surge results in a 15-2 rout of the visiting Twins as Washington gets contributions from several players trying to secure their roster spots.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
7 May 2026
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Tasks, messages, or requests may stack up quickly, but trying to handle everything at once will slow you down.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Noun
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However, passes weren’t connecting, Montreal’s speed was able to keep up with the Frost’s own, and shot attempts ended up being too wide of the net to go in.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Critics decried the move as another attempt by Republican election deniers to disenfranchise voters.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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For the rest of us, the construction kickoff means delay upon delay as streets, avenues and roads are awash with heavy equipment and construction workers laboring with jackhammers, picks and shovels.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trump poses as a pro-worker force, but his policies are atrocious for the laboring class.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Law enforcement officers were attempting to negotiate with the suspect to exit the vehicle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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On April 22, Michael Wolcott, 33, died after attempting to pass a tractor trailer on his motorcycle in Riverside.—
Eleanor Nash
May 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The team itself is keeping information as tight as possible, which is some undertaking given the stakes of the search for the organization, fan interest and the sheer number of people involved.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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This massive undertaking seems, at times, like a fool’s errand.—
Eva Holland,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Adjust the plan, and let that flexibility keep everything working without losing your own direction or sense of independence in the process.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Onscreen, the seduction was working.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Striving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striving. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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