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
More recently, Nvidia's doomed effort to acquire the British chip designer Arm Holdings encountered regulatory scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions, including China, before collapsing under the weight of geopolitical and competition concerns.
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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Other Republicans quickly lined up behind the effort.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In rhyming verse, the WNBA star shares a message about the importance of effort and support.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The bill is an effort to prevent grooming in schools.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Other Republicans quickly lined up behind the effort.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In rhyming verse, the WNBA star shares a message about the importance of effort and support.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The bill is an effort to prevent grooming in schools.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for effort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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The Full Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, bringing attention to your role, direction, and how others see your work.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Dameron’s work has appeared in Kweli Journal, Los Angeles Review of Books, The Rumpus, and elsewhere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Multiple firefighters were treated for exertion while battling a fire at a duplex in Norwich on Thursday.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Players begin the return-to-play process with light exertion — such as riding a stationary bike, jogging, agility work and non-contact basketball drills — and each step is followed by another neurological examination.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In at least one of those cases, the records show Blue Hills’ auditors privately questioned the size and scope of those expenditures.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The enormous expenditure for this war with Iran will cost our country dearly for decades.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Iran’s political leadership has been at pains to dispel reports of infighting and to project a unified approach to the country’s military objectives and negotiating strategy.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The pressures of fame and the pains of Michael’s brand of friendlessness are barely explored, beyond the requisite scenes of screaming fans crowding outside the family estate and a terrified Michael attempting to get away from them (while still politely waving).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Vivian, who is in her thirties, wore a black baseball cap, loose sweats, and a thick fur coat twice her size.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The water- and sweat-resistant formula holds up during long days outside, while the lightweight finish stays comfortable without pilling or turning greasy.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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