as in attempt
an effort to do or accomplish something
the hope that this latest endeavor will yield much information about the atmosphere of the planet
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as in to strive
to devote serious and sustained effort
the trapped climber endeavored mightily to get the boulder to budge
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as in to attempt
to make an effort to do
our club is forever endeavoring to find ways to raise more money for activities
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Recent Examples of endeavor
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025
According to Deakin, the property is highly isolated despite being about a 70-mile drive to Boise and 90 miles to Sun Valley, which is a boon for McFarland’s scientific endeavors.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
John Buckingham, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Playing Major League Baseball is a prove it and prove it again and then prove it again forever endeavor.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This is the Buccaneers’ division until further notice, but the Panthers have a clear antagonist worth chasing in their endeavors this offseason.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025
According to Deakin, the property is highly isolated despite being about a 70-mile drive to Boise and 90 miles to Sun Valley, which is a boon for McFarland’s scientific endeavors.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
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These days, many companies sprinkle the term AI into their press releases to endeavor to excite market players, but Cisco actually is driving profits to the bottom line.
—John Buckingham, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Playing Major League Baseball is a prove it and prove it again and then prove it again forever endeavor.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeavor
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Automakers could be compensated for previous tariff payments as Trump attempts to pull back on fierce tariffs.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Its attempts last fall to woo American Athletic Conference schools Memphis, Tulane, USF and UTSA fell short.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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There is something about the energy, the belief and people striving to achieve the same thing — things happen.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Growing Global Demand For Automation Companies from different industries are striving to increase efficiency, reduce costs and solve the problem of labor shortages.—
Anton Alikov,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Here's what to know about trying to get one in a pinch.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The official said the officer tried to walk her home, but ultimately drove her home.—
Sharif Paget,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
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The on-again-off-again tariff announcements have rattled investors, wiping out trillions in value from stock markets and frustrating business leaders who are struggling to make business decisions without knowing how much goods will cost in the long run.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Finding And Managing Leads Another challenge is generating high-quality leads, as many new agents struggle to find enough prospects early on, leading to frustration and burnout.—
David Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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When Michele Romano went missing last August, her family and their close friend, podcaster Lauren Lee Malloy, labored over flyers bearing her image: a woman with a gentle smile and a spill of braids, wrapped in a cozy, pale rainbow cardigan.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the early years of the Syrian civil war, Fidan and Erdogan labored to overthrow and install a Sunni regime aligned with Ankara.—
Sinan Ciddi and Jonathan Schanzer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Trading Warren and some other top prospects for Alcántara could work, but what next?—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Thematically, the fractured friendship works well in a story that is so much about the joys of friendship and the pain of a camaraderie betrayed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Endeavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeavor. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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