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
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has frustrated Trump's efforts to end the Ukraine war.
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 July 2025
There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
Botswana is also investing in mitigation efforts by phasing out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and promoting various energy efficiency measures.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Separate efforts by the United Nations to distribute limited food have been plagued by armed gangs looting trucks and by crowds of desperate people offloading supplies from convoys.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 July 2025
There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
Botswana is also investing in mitigation efforts by phasing out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and promoting various energy efficiency measures.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Separate efforts by the United Nations to distribute limited food have been plagued by armed gangs looting trucks and by crowds of desperate people offloading supplies from convoys.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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The agency ordered Gateway Energy Storage to conduct environmental monitoring whenever the company handles batteries; safely remove, package and dispose of all impacted battery packs; and submit detailed work plans and progress reports to the agency.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Summer Fridays are officially a thing of the past due the prevalence of remote work.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Research shows that people tend to overestimate their time and exertion when exercising in the heat.6 This can result in lower exercise time and intensity.7 3.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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Therapists Bonnie Scott and Alejandra Galindo, LMFT agree, saying the brain wants nothing more than mindless activity when the day's emotional and mental exertion is over.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
30 June 2025
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Related – Google’s $1 Trillion Lawsuit Thirdly, Google’s substantial AI capital expenditures carry execution risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Jumping jacks are an underrated bodyweight exercise to increase your calorie expenditure.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
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Here's how sweat patterns typically change over time—and when those shifts signal something more serious.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
7 July 2025
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These promotions include odds boosts, no sweat bets and more for MLB games, tennis, the WNBA, etc.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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