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
The state has succeeded at similar child-care recruitment efforts in the past.
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Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
These efforts are part of a broader strategy to lead the region in green retail development.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Their streaming efforts have been free and ad-supported, albeit NBC News is preparing to launch a subscription product later this year.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
But regardless of their efforts, largely, parents seem to be sinking into debt.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
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Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
These efforts are part of a broader strategy to lead the region in green retail development.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Their streaming efforts have been free and ad-supported, albeit NBC News is preparing to launch a subscription product later this year.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
But regardless of their efforts, largely, parents seem to be sinking into debt.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for effort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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But the real, urgent work ahead of them was to redeem the losses slavery had wrought.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Stefanski and Andrew Berry have a lot of work ahead of them to turn the Browns back into a playoff contender.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Millan says that meeting your dog's needs for physical exertion is a key part of ensuring good behavior.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Vaccarello, who was born and raised in Belgium to Sicilian parents, spends a month in Los Angeles twice each year, usually in March and November, a recuperation from the semiannual exertions of the women’s collection.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While shipment volumes on US-China e-commerce routes have decreased by 65 percent, over half of small enterprises report greater expenditures as a result of tariffs.—
Vitalii Savryha,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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That’s likely to fuel further capital expenditure in tech, particularly as dealmaking in the AI sector remains fierce.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The movie takes pains to illustrate how the possible end of the world will begin like any other day.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Colleagues who failed to take similar pains earned his everlasting disdain.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These high-rise cuties look office-appropriate but feel more like leggings, thanks to four-way stretch and thermoregulating fabric that dries quickly and helps to wick away sweat throughout the day.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Nulu fabric is buttery-soft, sweat-wicking, and warm without overheating.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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