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
Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Like Laura bristling at Cherry taking her place by Daniel’s side, Michaela’s fury at Simone’s striving is twofold.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Sweet Vincent, written and directed by Ciara Boniface, centers a professional jazz musician reconciling with an old flame during a pivotal performance, both haunted by grief and striving for connection.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Since the TikTok video of Noel climbing on the couch went viral, internet users have praised her resilience and determination to keep striving.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Dispelling shame and striving for equality was a strategy used by fourteen women.
—JSTOR Daily, 13 Oct. 2025
Much to the dismay of Gen Z striving for success with a manageable work-life balance, CEOs are adamant that intense schedules are essential for anyone looking to make it in business.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Fake blood in color films Prop makers striving for realism and nuance chafed under the restrictions of early film technology.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
This is especially true for the young Latine children and families who are striving to learn the local language and customs of a country that’s already waging war against them.
—Priscilla Blossom, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Utah’s state government posted a message on its website this week that officials are monitoring events in Washington connected with national park funding and are striving to protect the national parks in Utah.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Like Laura bristling at Cherry taking her place by Daniel’s side, Michaela’s fury at Simone’s striving is twofold.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
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 letter was addressed to tech companies like Google, OpenAI and Meta Platforms, which are currently striving and competing against one another to build artificial intelligence that can match or even surpass the human mind.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Sweet Vincent, written and directed by Ciara Boniface, centers a professional jazz musician reconciling with an old flame during a pivotal performance, both haunted by grief and striving for connection.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Since the TikTok video of Noel climbing on the couch went viral, internet users have praised her resilience and determination to keep striving.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Dispelling shame and striving for equality was a strategy used by fourteen women.
—JSTOR Daily, 13 Oct. 2025
Much to the dismay of Gen Z striving for success with a manageable work-life balance, CEOs are adamant that intense schedules are essential for anyone looking to make it in business.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Fake blood in color films Prop makers striving for realism and nuance chafed under the restrictions of early film technology.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
This is especially true for the young Latine children and families who are striving to learn the local language and customs of a country that’s already waging war against them.
—Priscilla Blossom, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Utah’s state government posted a message on its website this week that officials are monitoring events in Washington connected with national park funding and are striving to protect the national parks in Utah.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striving
Verb
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Connery was no stranger to struggling to find work.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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That’s a strong selling point at a time when many organizations are struggling to find qualified candidates to fill security roles.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Others were trying to find a place in a growing narrative of American exceptionalism.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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The risk to coffee production from climate change has some researchers trying to develop more climate-resistant varieties of coffee.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their current struggles are not a reflection of the quality in the dressing room.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the past eight years, she’s gone through some intense personal struggles, including a pill addiction, a suicide attempt, a lung cancer diagnosis and a divorce from her second husband Randy Bick.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Dodgers then knocked off the Giants in the NL Division Series, though Scherzer lost his Game 3 start – allowing three hits and a run on Evan Longoria’s game-deciding homer while laboring seven innings and 110 pitches.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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With The Fulfillment, the sub-context is how clout culture is a currency, how attention itself has become a currency, just like our laboring bodies are.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While attempting to grab the suspect, authorities believe the agent’s weapon discharged, striking both the suspect and a deputy US marshal.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Alexis Correa, who DHS claimed was the driver and a member of the Latin Kings, allegedly followed agents for several miles before attempting to ram the vehicle.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite Rashida’s attempts at reason on behalf of Hamida, the elders take the baby away.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, Google announced the launch of Gemini Enterprise, an advanced AI platform for businesses, in an attempt to bring more artificial intelligence to the workplace and boost corporate clientele.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The two first met over Zoom while working on the Amazon film Música, which Mancuso wrote and directed.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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But Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, said the legislation wouldn’t cover military troops or federal law enforcement officers or air traffic controllers who are working without paychecks.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The scope and size of the undertaking was always subject to change as work continued, according to a White House official.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some have also characterized the undertaking — which is taking place amid the government shutdown — as a garish expression of personal vanity.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Striving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striving. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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