efforts

NOUN

work, exertion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achievement attempt battle creation endeavor exercise force industry intention power production push resolution struggle training

STRONG

accomplishment act aim application aspiration crack deed discipline drill energy enterprise essay feat fling go job labor pains product pull purpose shot spurt stab strain stress stretch strife striving sweat tension toil travail trial trouble try tug undertaking venture whack

WEAK

elbow grease old college try

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destruction idleness incompetence laziness ruin weakness

STRONG

abstention entertainment failure fun happiness inactivity neglect peace relaxation unemployment

WEAK

hesitation passivity

Example Sentences

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At the meeting, Trump signaled his commitment to working with local officials to help with disaster recovery efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, which allows extra resources and personnel to be used for recovery efforts.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

One surefire way to annoy a troll is to call their efforts for attention an “obsession.”

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

The ruling is expected to speed efforts by the industrial giant to move past the litigation following billions of dollars in settlements.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

I find it annoying that Dr. Crowchild’s plants always look so bright and healthy, while the one I’ve been trying to keep alive seems to fight against my efforts willing it to thrive.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam