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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The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a George W. Bush-era program that has enjoyed bipartisan support, was among those hit by US President Donald Trump’s actions.
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Hira Humayun, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Her combat style is built on strategy and the ability to control situations with minimal effort.
—Kevin Cassidy, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Having a fabulous area rug can instantly upgrade your home’s decor with little effort, and high-quality carpets don’t have to be uber expensive.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
The agencies provide the financial backbone for American efforts to treat cancer, address rising sea levels, advance quantum computing and much more.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Hira Humayun, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Her combat style is built on strategy and the ability to control situations with minimal effort.
—Kevin Cassidy, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Having a fabulous area rug can instantly upgrade your home’s decor with little effort, and high-quality carpets don’t have to be uber expensive.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
The agencies provide the financial backbone for American efforts to treat cancer, address rising sea levels, advance quantum computing and much more.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effort
Noun
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His work on The Traitors U.S. won him an Emmy last year for Outstanding Reality Competition Program.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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On Inauguration Day, Trump signed an executive order calling on federal agency heads to mandate in-office work.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As the disease worsens, cardinal symptoms include cough with or without phlegm and breathlessness, especially with exertion.—
Soma Mandal,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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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
Noun
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On the capital expenditure side, Amazon invested $26.3 billion in the fourth quarter which was higher than the $22 billion estimated.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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Suzuki Suzuki also talked extensively about a multi-pathway approach to being carbon neutral and last year pledged to invest US$15.35 billion in research and development for all businesses and an additional $19.05 billion in capital expenditures by 2030.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2025
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Given the high-touch nature of weights and dumbbells, they should be cleaned after every use to remove oils, sweat, and dirt.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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Common causes of odor in clothing and shoes include sweat, grease, and urine or feces.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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