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
Vidalia’s financial troubles has shone a spotlight on the trials and tribulations of producing denim domestically as well as the industry’s effort to maintain the U.S.’s denim heritage.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump’s efforts to transform the federal government at a breakneck pace have upturned norms and tested legal limits.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
However, efforts are underway to restore New Salem.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Engaging in advocacy efforts, whether by contacting lawmakers or participating in petitions, can help raise awareness of the department's critical role in higher education.
—Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump’s efforts to transform the federal government at a breakneck pace have upturned norms and tested legal limits.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
However, efforts are underway to restore New Salem.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Engaging in advocacy efforts, whether by contacting lawmakers or participating in petitions, can help raise awareness of the department's critical role in higher education.
—Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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The Research Brief is a short take on interesting academic work.—
Jonathan Gay,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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The biennial aims to put the contemporary works featured in the exhibition in conversation with early-twentieth-century paintings from the collection of the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, where the event is being held.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
21 Mar. 2025
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As McKinsey’s work on peak performance has shown, elite leaders and athletes alike don’t excel by doing more, but by optimizing their efforts in cycles of exertion and recovery.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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All in all, points have gotten longer and require more physical exertion.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The new piece of legislation boosts defense spending by $6 billion and reduces expenditures outside of that category by $13 billion, ensuring lawmakers are able to keep the government open until Sept. 30 when the package expires.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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While base compensation applies to a team’s salary cap for the year it’s earned, signing bonuses and other one-time expenditures can be prorated, often for up to five years.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The average person will lose a pint of sweat during a short session in a sauna's dry heat, according to Harvard Health.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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By Sam Reed For low-key exercisers, a casual cotton T-shirt and pair of sweats is an easy lazy-day combination.—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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