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
Communities should be active participants in this public health effort, not merely passive recipients.
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Dr. Josh Green, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
The designation brought significant support: $103,000 in advertising, $33,000 in polling, and direct contributions from joint fundraising efforts.
—Jason Volack, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2025
His effort, which involved dozens of fellow Senate Democrats asking questions to relieve his speaking burden, set a record for the longest speech on record in the chamber.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 5 Apr. 2025
The grant terminations have drawn criticism for jeopardizing historical preservation efforts, educational programs like National History Day, and research projects across the country.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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Dr. Josh Green, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
The designation brought significant support: $103,000 in advertising, $33,000 in polling, and direct contributions from joint fundraising efforts.
—Jason Volack, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2025
His effort, which involved dozens of fellow Senate Democrats asking questions to relieve his speaking burden, set a record for the longest speech on record in the chamber.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 5 Apr. 2025
The grant terminations have drawn criticism for jeopardizing historical preservation efforts, educational programs like National History Day, and research projects across the country.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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After the equivalent of four days of work, the stadium was ready for the new tenant.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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For Orange Audubon Society’s April program, rehabbers from the ARC will share how this work is done and will bring four less common raptors to see close up.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some of the sessions were so intense participants required IV fluids to recover from the physical exertion and drug use, the indictment reads.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Just to walk requires balance and real physical exertion.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The county’s contractual structure led to additional expenditures.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Deferring or delaying such expenditures in an effort to save money may adversely impact patient care.—
Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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Project Overview Working Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Skill Level: Beginner Estimated Cost: $10 Every day, your shoes collect dirt, mud, bacteria—and who knows what else—while the insides absorb sweat and grime, leading to unpleasant odors and a less-than-pristine appearance.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Pitching with a one-run lead in the seventh inning is no sweat for Sandburg’s Drew Drzonek.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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