as in attempt
an effort to do or accomplish something
the hope that this latest endeavor will yield much information about the atmosphere of the planet
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as in to strive
to devote serious and sustained effort
the trapped climber endeavored mightily to get the boulder to budge
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as in to attempt
to make an effort to do
our club is forever endeavoring to find ways to raise more money for activities
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Recent Examples of endeavor
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Read about Warshak’s new life and endeavors in The Enquirer and online at Cincinnati.com.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 July 2025
The Editors, National Review, 20 May 2025
More than 6,000 brands have been rated so far, with staffers generally endeavoring to update scores every 12 to 18 months to judge progress (or backsliding, as the case may be).
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Here, 14 members share the benefits of joining one of these organizations and reasons why doing so makes networking, continuing education and gaining essential industry insights more straightforward and enjoyable endeavors.
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—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Read about Warshak’s new life and endeavors in The Enquirer and online at Cincinnati.com.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 July 2025
Verb
Not surprisingly, Justice Jackson simply noted her dissent without endeavoring to explain it.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 May 2025
More than 6,000 brands have been rated so far, with staffers generally endeavoring to update scores every 12 to 18 months to judge progress (or backsliding, as the case may be).
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeavor
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Notting Hill Carnival is going to be using live facial recognition this August in an attempt to identify criminals attending the world-famous event.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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An attempt to fire Powell could spark a legal battle, because the Federal Reserve is set up to function as an independent body free of political interference.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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Even though her husband and her eldest son will one day be king, Princess Kate has strived to maintain a sense of normalcy at home.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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These dishes have to be perfect, even in their simplicity, and there’s something exciting about striving for that.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Geisler recommends giving people the opportunity to try things themselves, to find solutions, to grow on their own.—
jsonline.com,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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How to try 'Stranger Things' cookies early The brand launched a cookie presale on July 21 for early access.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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The party of the president usually struggles in a midterm election like next year's race to replace Peters.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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But AmeriCorps officials have struggled in recent years to provide financial information to auditors and have acknowledged the need for reforms.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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My breathing was labored—short and ragged inhales, long faint exhales.—
Amie Barrodale,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Nobody knows what to expect from Waller, but the same can, and should be said about this Dolphins team, which has labored all offseason to course correct the team’s culture.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
Verb
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This technique works especially well when readers are swimming in too many possibilities.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Specifically, Roblox has launched a License Manager that allows partners to work with eligible developers.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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“Endeavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeavor. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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