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
But while the rain will likely aid firefighting efforts, the precipitation brings new risks.
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
The major charity effort hits close to home for Sting.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
When asked about potential water supply issues, Kelliher said crews are fortunate to have direct access to Castaic Lake and other nearby reservoirs for their firefighting efforts.
—Brandon Miller, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
The court’s decision foiled Knox’s last-ditch effort to completely clear herself of criminal wrongdoing in the case of Kercher’s slaying.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
The major charity effort hits close to home for Sting.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
When asked about potential water supply issues, Kelliher said crews are fortunate to have direct access to Castaic Lake and other nearby reservoirs for their firefighting efforts.
—Brandon Miller, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
The court’s decision foiled Knox’s last-ditch effort to completely clear herself of criminal wrongdoing in the case of Kercher’s slaying.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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However, Ratcliffe’s work during his tenure as DNI helped grease the skids for his confirmation this year, especially his stance on China and promise to Democrats to keep the agency apolitical.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Cheney received the Presidential Citizens Medal in early January in part for her work on the House Select Committee.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some levels of pain or discomfort, such as those created by the exertion of hard physical exercise, can have positive associations.—
Conor Purcell,
Scientific American,
17 Jan. 2025
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Muscles bulging and soaked in sweat, his face is etched in a grimace of extreme exertion.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Candidates are supposed to report expenditures for the disclosure periods in which they are incurred.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Worldwide Exchange Pick: Digital Realty (DLR) Malcolm Ethridge of Capital Area Planning Group sees Digital Realty Trust outperforming the S & P 500 this year as big tech companies increase their capital expenditure spending.—
Frank Holland,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Foreman tried to steady himself and go after Ali but stumbled into rapid-fire combinations that spun him around like a drunken ballet dancer — punches with enough impact to throw a spray of his sweat across the ring.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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The chemical makeup of ring around the collar is different from stains on the underarms of shirts, which are caused by a combination of sweat and the aluminum found in many deodorant and antiperspirant formulas.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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