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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Keith and Mark Newhouse of Newhouse Creative Group understand these struggles firsthand.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Young’s struggles against the Heat continued early in Friday’s contest, scoring 14 points while shooting just 3 of 14 from the field and 1 of 5 on threes through the first three quarters.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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California and Stanford ventured to the opposite coast for the first time, both struggling in the Eastern time zone.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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This becomes particularly important in a market where some consumers are struggling with inflation and financial constraints, while others are less affected and continue to spend freely.—
Mikko Karkkainen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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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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Automakers could be compensated for previous tariff payments as Trump attempts to pull back on fierce tariffs.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, a new study by the Trevor Project found that suicide attempts went up by more than seventy per cent in states where anti-trans bills were passed.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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Merging the lending apparatus of the Department of Education with the existing infrastructure of the SBA is a huge undertaking and will inevitably impact the performance of both departments.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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To achieve the latter would be a huge undertaking, and optimism should not give way to delusion.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 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 2 May. 2025.
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