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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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
Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
This is true for businesses striving to improve their technology adoption as well as tech leaders.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In addition, these misguided legislators are striving to sell off the USPS’ new EVs that are already in service and the supporting infrastructure.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Fed officials make their decisions on interest rates based solely on what economic figures show in striving for their dual goals of maximum employment and stable prices — not based on what politicians demand of them.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
For believing the best of people, and striving for peace.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
This is a degree of global benefit worth striving for at the highest levels of the governments who control the most weapons.
—Charles Oppenheimer, Time, 17 Aug. 2025
There are some artists who are compelled by the challenge of technical brilliance, striving solely to be recognized as a virtuoso of their craft.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
And, honestly, everyone’s answer is different, especially in San Jose — a city with a rich history that is constantly striving for the future.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Perfectionism often gets misunderstood as an unstoppable striving for excellence, a quality that many of us would love to (half-heartedly) lament.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
The brand name also serves as a reminder that our journeys are about striving toward something greater than ourselves, even in the face of challenges, according to Reddick.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
This is true for businesses striving to improve their technology adoption as well as tech leaders.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In addition, these misguided legislators are striving to sell off the USPS’ new EVs that are already in service and the supporting infrastructure.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Fed officials make their decisions on interest rates based solely on what economic figures show in striving for their dual goals of maximum employment and stable prices — not based on what politicians demand of them.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
For believing the best of people, and striving for peace.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
This is a degree of global benefit worth striving for at the highest levels of the governments who control the most weapons.
—Charles Oppenheimer, Time, 17 Aug. 2025
There are some artists who are compelled by the challenge of technical brilliance, striving solely to be recognized as a virtuoso of their craft.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
And, honestly, everyone’s answer is different, especially in San Jose — a city with a rich history that is constantly striving for the future.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striving
Verb
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Even with Muchová so clearly struggling, Osaka faced some weird jeopardy down the stretch.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, even people who have these more 'substantial' degrees are struggling.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hit Man Based on an outrageous true story, Richard Linklater's 2024 action rom-com sees Glen Powell donning the many disguises of Gary Johnson, a New Orleans Police Department contractor who poses as a hitman to arrest those trying to hire him.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Panouses regularly fields inquiries from investors, scammers and people in need, all trying to reach his clients.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The decision stems from a class action lawsuit filed during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the financial struggles of disabled individuals who lost part-time jobs.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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During an appearance on Today With Jenna & Friends, Cummings, 43, candidly joked about her experience with postpartum depression after welcoming her son Henry back in December 2023, sharing that her struggles even inspired the name of her ongoing Big Baby tour.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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During that season Clark was laboring to teach all his defensive linemen a new technique to use, and players would have to film themselves working on it, and send it into the coaches.—
Omar Kelly
August 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Aug. 2025
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Wall Street economists are fixated on identifying tariff effects, yet stocks either celebrated or shrugged off three warm and sticky inflation readings this week, laboring to hold near record highs.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The video shows workers at the Hyundai plant in Ellabell, Georgia, being detained after attempting to flee during Thursday’s raid.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Crews are attempting to contain the fire on its active edge in the Long Meadow area.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After the FanDuel announcement, the court found that SEPTA's attempt to implement planned service cuts during Thursday's Eagles game was a violation of the August 29 court order, a claim that SEPTA disputes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Watch his sumo wrestling attempt in the video at the top of the story.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Former director of football Kevin Thelwell and Dan Purdy, two key drivers of the initial interest in Rohl, have since left the club and are working for Rangers in Scotland.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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He's Delivered the Opposite | Opinion Venezuela has a unified and organized opposition that has been working tirelessly to prepare for this moment.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That was a huge undertaking, and our team worked really hard to bring that over.—
Jamal Michel,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
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The project represents a major financial undertaking, with Olympic archive rights expected to account for a substantial portion of the budget.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Striving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striving. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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