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
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
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
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
Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 June 2026
But now, a new crew is striving to rework some of that Barneys magic.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Working with other independent business owners striving hard to succeed has been motivating, Glover said.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
He has been limited during the Chiefs’ offseason program but is striving to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Admire the artistry that comes with 11 players a side striving to best represent their country.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
This bridge symbolizes an empire striving to protect itself from its ultimate demise.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Companies should be striving for output, not activity.
—Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 5 June 2026
In the Obama Presidential Center Museum, the story of America is that of a nation striving to become a more perfect union, a phrase Obama returned to often in his speeches.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 June 2026
Noun
Such foolhardy male striving, the movie suggests, is all too often destructive.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
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
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
Other roles soon came, including a recurring character on Marlo Thomas’ That Girl as the title character’s always striving agent Harvey Peck.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 June 2026
But now, a new crew is striving to rework some of that Barneys magic.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Working with other independent business owners striving hard to succeed has been motivating, Glover said.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
He has been limited during the Chiefs’ offseason program but is striving to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Admire the artistry that comes with 11 players a side striving to best represent their country.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
This bridge symbolizes an empire striving to protect itself from its ultimate demise.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Companies should be striving for output, not activity.
—Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 5 June 2026
In the Obama Presidential Center Museum, the story of America is that of a nation striving to become a more perfect union, a phrase Obama returned to often in his speeches.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striving
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However the failure to reach an agreement on the 100-billion Euro ($116 billion) project, which also includes Spain, underscores the struggles Europe has faced in rebuilding its military capacity after decades of underinvestment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Dearica Hamby had 22 points with 12 rebounds, a solid response for the veteran forward following her struggles in recent games.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Even as Sand downplays party politics, Democrats are putting faith in him to blaze a trail in the state after struggling electorally in recent cycles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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But as the two collaborators went on to explain, a superhero buddy comedy about a struggling actor that’s as interested in the logistics of auditions as saving the universe is a tough sell for any brand.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembélé, Jude Bellingham and others are trying to put their stamp on the tournament that takes place in the prime of their careers.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Hurt gave up two more hits, recording his only out when Jake Mangum was thrown out trying to steal third.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Seattle struggled to get off a quick shot and settled for a long 3-point attempt by Hiedeman that hit off the rim.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Starting Towns as the focal point in an attempt to take a commanding 3-1 lead was the right choice considering the team’s postseason success coinciding with his own success.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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With evacuation shelters reaching capacity as more than 40,000 people were asked to leave their homes, officials laboring to prevent an explosion at a crippled chemical tank in Garden Grove reported tentative progress Sunday in ending the crisis.—
Deborah Netburn,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Makar has played in every game this postseason, but was clearly laboring in Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Verb
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This new round of talks comes as Pakistan has been attempting to position itself as a regional mediator in the wake of the US-Iran war.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Ben-Gvir has come under sharp condemnation from other Israeli leaders for making controversial videos, such as his treatment of flotilla activists who were detained after attempting to break the maritime blockade of Gaza.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Before long, what began as a fun side project had evolved into a massive undertaking.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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That means a massive security undertaking when the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Dabbing the cloth in rubbing alcohol, working away the dirty blots on the glass, waiting for the haze in my head to focus, and a new line to come to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The unemployment rate among young people is about twice as high as the national average; and 40% of college grads who are working have taken jobs that don't require a college degree, like temporary or part-time gigs.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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“Striving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striving. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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