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
His efforts have earned him several honors, including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2022 and the Presidential Honor of Freedom from Joe Biden in 2025.
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Jonathon Dornbush,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Some styles require more effort and equipment to make than others.
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Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
In an effort to match, two of Witt’s three hits Tuesday left the yard, giving the superstar shortstop his 12th and 13th home runs of the season — and his first multi-homer game of 2026.
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Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The effort comes as developers of advanced nuclear technologies look beyond reactor design and focus on the infrastructure required to bring new plants online.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
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Jonathon Dornbush,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Some styles require more effort and equipment to make than others.
—
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
In an effort to match, two of Witt’s three hits Tuesday left the yard, giving the superstar shortstop his 12th and 13th home runs of the season — and his first multi-homer game of 2026.
—
Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The effort comes as developers of advanced nuclear technologies look beyond reactor design and focus on the infrastructure required to bring new plants online.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
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Roth was placed on administrative leave but returned to work shortly afterward, according to the lawsuit.
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Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.
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To stay safe, people should stay indoors whenever possible, keep well-hydrated, and take frequent breaks from any exertion.
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Out comes a guttural groan, her exertion a tight whip cracking open a black hole of pain.
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The company plans to invest $11 billion globally in capital expenditures and research and development between 2025 and 2028, with a focus on technologies that support electrification and the energy transition.
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American Mission’s ads are independent expenditures, so the political committee cannot legally coordinate with the campaign or get Donalds’ approval.
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Having witnessed centuries of religious warfare in Europe, when millions were killed for their beliefs, the framers took pains to make sure nothing like that would happen here.
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Perhaps second only to getting sunburned through your favorite white dress, the greatest casualty of summer fashion is the aches and pains brought on by your cutest but least supportive shoes.
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The combination of heat and high humidity feels insufferable and dangerous because the human body can't cool off as effectively when sweat stays on the skin.
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Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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