as in work
the active use of energy in producing a result
the finished parade float was well worth the effort
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Recent Examples of effort
Trump officials and their British counterparts are also set to announce efforts to advance defense technology.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Oracle began hosting TikTok’s US data in 2020, part of an effort to assuage American national security concerns.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Smaller, focused efforts are better.
—Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Oracle began hosting TikTok’s US data in 2020, part of an effort to assuage American national security concerns.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Smaller, focused efforts are better.
—Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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And the handle took a lot of work.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Norman's posts on social media, which primarily focused on community policing work, drew enough attention that in 2021 then-President Joe Biden awarded Norman and 15 others the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The exertion from trying to break free from the current causes fatigue as the current continues to pull them out, experts say.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Colby Rex O'Neill/AFP via Getty Images Young children and older adults were recommended to avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Underestimating The Costs Many new franchise owners focus solely on the franchise fees and forget about other expenditures that often fall under the radar.—
Seth Lederman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Operating margins are expected to expand 100 to 150 basis points by Fiscal 2028 in constant currency and capital expenditures are expected to equal 4 percent to 5 percent of the top line annually.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yet, the new Terminal 1 has several stores that take great pains to include local flair.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The movie is, in part, about the labor pains of its creator, the screenwriter Charlie Kaufman.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The leggings also feature three pockets and are made with sweat-wicking material.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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This episode of Watch Party is brought to you by sweat, gold and tiger blood.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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