strivings

plural of striving

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strivings
Noun
  • But the focus stays very much on the struggles of married life.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
  • The book came out when mental illness was heavily stigmatized; Styron paved the way for authors to write about their own struggles with depression and similar disorders.
    Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The Randy Jones Foundation this week launched the 35-35 Endowment Legacy Campaign, which is intended to provide long-term funding for charitable endeavors that support children from military families.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The vast majority of Wilkins’ X feed is devoted to taking MAGA positions, and not to promoting her musical endeavors, as an activist taking stands for the NRA and other organizations.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.
    Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026
  • An early furor over accepting valuable gifts, including designer spectacles and Taylor Swift concert tickets, was followed by a series of policy U-turns, especially clumsy attempts to cut welfare spending that stirred anger in Labour ranks.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
  • While the Knicks are now the toast of the town for the first time since 1973, the other sports teams that call the metropolitan area home are each in the throes of a long championship drought.
    Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Applicants have until Monday, August 3 of 2026 to submit their bids for the position, which can be filled by one individual or by a team of two or more people.
    News Desk, Artforum, 29 June 2026
  • Other interested parties have until Tuesday to submit formal bids.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
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“Strivings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strivings. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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