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
Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
Drown is now striving to be able to flip sleeping clients without waking them up.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Justice is about striving to create conditions where fairness thrives—where people are treated equitably, decisions are proportionate, and systems account for the unseen forces that shape outcomes.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
His Sherlock Holmes level of perception relies on the same cosmic empathy that O’Connor’s Jud is striving for as a Christian ideal.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
And remember, perfection in parenting isn’t possible, and striving for that can set you up for failure.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
Businesses are striving to do more with less, cutting entry-level roles and striving for AI automation to save on headcount costs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
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
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
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 occasion is an event held by the Women’s Coaching Alliance, a group striving to diversify football staffs.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
Drown is now striving to be able to flip sleeping clients without waking them up.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Justice is about striving to create conditions where fairness thrives—where people are treated equitably, decisions are proportionate, and systems account for the unseen forces that shape outcomes.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
His Sherlock Holmes level of perception relies on the same cosmic empathy that O’Connor’s Jud is striving for as a Christian ideal.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
And remember, perfection in parenting isn’t possible, and striving for that can set you up for failure.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
Businesses are striving to do more with less, cutting entry-level roles and striving for AI automation to save on headcount costs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striving
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Apart from buying struggling retailers, Barnes & Noble has expanded its physical footprint.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Despite the additional funding, the Advocate pointed out that some TAC offices were already struggling—as of April 15, 2025, 239 were understaffed and 21 were unstaffed.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 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 combination of strange comments, a clear lack of education and experience, and a disturbing personal history with mental health struggles and domestic problems doomed his campaign.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Appreciation means valuing the struggle of learning, not despite its difficulty but because of it.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chiefs players spent training camp laboring at hot, humid Missouri Western State University.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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
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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This story contains graphic descriptions of suicide attempts.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Then, at the end of the episode, Slightly pulls Arthur’s body into a ventilation shaft, in what could be a belated act of regret or an attempt to preserve a Xenomorph host body before any other aliens can eat it.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, working collectively doesn’t always mean things move quickly.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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What began as a chance to build a sales team and achieve financial independence turned into a mission to serve working families.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Consolidating complex servicing and origination platforms is a major undertaking.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Grande’s Brighter Days Ahead visual was a mammoth undertaking, more short film than music video.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Striving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striving. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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