ATTEMPTED Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

attempted

verb

past tense of attempt

as in tried

to make an effort to do after attempting—and failing—to start the lawn mower on my own, I finally succeeded with a neighbor's help don't even attempt walking on your broken foot

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Recent Examples of attempted According to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, the shooting occurred shortly after midnight on June 1 after a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle near FM 2004 in Lake Jackson. —

Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 The Royals attempted to cut into the Twins’ lead, but right fielder Austin Martin’s two outfield assists led to KC outs at home plate. —

Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026 Last month, the IRGC launched attacks into the Gulf and attempted to lay new underwater mines. —

Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026 Hasan Akbar, a combat engineer who was convicted of premeditated murder and attempted murder for throwing grenades into tents and opening fire on fellow soldiers. —

Steve Beynon, ABC News, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for attempted

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tried

Verb

California state workers are likely to lose access to United Healthcare plans next year as CalPERS prepares to switch to Sutter Health Plan after the insurance behemoth tried to substantially increase 2027 premiums for public employees.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Later that month, a state marshal tried to serve the pair at the property itself, but was unable to do so, according to court records seen by the outlet.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026