1
as in struggling
to devote serious and sustained effort
not only must we strive for peace in time of war, we must strive mightily to maintain that peace
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2
as in trying
to make an effort to do
let us strive to make the most of this opportunity
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Recent Examples of striving
Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
By contrast, the sneaker trends that have defined the latter half of this year–and those forecast for next–suggest many people are striving for anti-mainstream designs.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, along his journey, Odysseus encounters iconic figures from Greek mythology, including the nymph Calypso, the sorceress Circe and the goddess Athena, all while striving to reunite with his family.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Here's to making progress, staying focused, and striving for incremental improvements throughout 2025.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
In turn, the Icebreaker’s profile view shows a sharp wedge shape that’s uncommon, but not unheard of, in keyboards striving for a striking appearance.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Serene Industries In turn, the Icebreaker’s profile view shows a sharp wedge shape that’s uncommon, but not unheard of, in keyboards striving for a striking appearance.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses are hard-working, dedicated professionals striving for the best for patients.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
This means going beyond policies and quotas, striving instead for cultural norms where differences are not only accepted but celebrated.
—Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
By contrast, the sneaker trends that have defined the latter half of this year–and those forecast for next–suggest many people are striving for anti-mainstream designs.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, along his journey, Odysseus encounters iconic figures from Greek mythology, including the nymph Calypso, the sorceress Circe and the goddess Athena, all while striving to reunite with his family.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Here's to making progress, staying focused, and striving for incremental improvements throughout 2025.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
In turn, the Icebreaker’s profile view shows a sharp wedge shape that’s uncommon, but not unheard of, in keyboards striving for a striking appearance.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Serene Industries In turn, the Icebreaker’s profile view shows a sharp wedge shape that’s uncommon, but not unheard of, in keyboards striving for a striking appearance.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses are hard-working, dedicated professionals striving for the best for patients.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striving
Noun
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For Miranda, rock n’ roll has always been an act of resistance and a musical genre that has accompanied youth in their social struggles and artistic expressions.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2025
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Each plate tells a story, capturing the struggles and triumphs of Black women in policing and justice who have broken barriers in their careers.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The state has grown increasingly reliant on unlicensed teachers because schools are struggling to retain experienced educators.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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But because of passenger complaints and the need to revitalize a struggling tourist economy, the government adopted new regulations last month that will force a change in these habits.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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New York police on Monday were trying to determine why someone set a woman ablaze board a train in Brooklyn in a fatal attack drawing outrage from city and state leaders who have been laboring to make the trains safer.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The holdups come during one of the busiest travel times of the year, frustrating hundreds of customers trying to get home for the holidays.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a spot in the NBA Playoffs after beating the Boston Celtics 118-112 Wednesday in a thrilling game defined by physicality and Boston’s unrelenting dedication to shooting the 3, setting a franchise record with 63 attempts.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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With the countdown within 45 minutes of launch, NASA called off an attempt to launch the next crew to the International Space Station Thursday evening to allow more time to troubleshoot a ground system hydraulics issue.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2025
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New York police on Monday were trying to determine why someone set a woman ablaze board a train in Brooklyn in a fatal attack drawing outrage from city and state leaders who have been laboring to make the trains safer.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year the agency adopted new heat protections that apply to indoor workers, expanding safety measures for more than a million workers laboring in warehouses, kitchens, laundry rooms and other hot indoor settings.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The footage released by James’ office shows another NYPD vehicle ahead of Perez attempting a similar blocking maneuver that Williams narrowly avoided.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
23 Dec. 2024
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While attempting to conceal the affair, Romy weaponizes both her womanhood and her CEO status.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Transferring that office, which last year employed more than 1,400 people with a range of expertise would also be a massive undertaking that could stretch out over months, probably years.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Bottom Line Attempting to streamline the myriad permitting processes of the federal government is a massive undertaking.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There have been many examples of that from our first edition up until today with global producers and DJs working with top headliners from Saudi, Egypt, Lebanon and rest of the Arab world.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2024
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Before coming to The Athletic, Weiss spent a decade working for the government, primarily as a compliance bank regulator.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Striving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striving. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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