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
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Throughout her endeavors with the TGP, conducting various lectures globally, and creating new works, Catlett remained steadfast in advocating for Black American and Mexican communities.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Mar. 2025
Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Both organizations endeavor to go further by connecting the ranking outcomes to their respective missions.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The friends are known to show their support for each other, often uniting to champion charitable organizations and endeavors.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Throughout her endeavors with the TGP, conducting various lectures globally, and creating new works, Catlett remained steadfast in advocating for Black American and Mexican communities.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
Yet, for some reason those responsible for Maryland’s public schools are endeavoring to mandate a single approach to educating students, which must be replicated in every classroom.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Both organizations endeavor to go further by connecting the ranking outcomes to their respective missions.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeavor
Noun
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Black and brown Californians angered at attempts to erase history, legacy and achievement under pretense of eliminating diversity and equity initiatives.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Wild finally gained possession, worked it up the wall and Ryan Hartman’s low-speed attempt at an exit was picked off by Dobson and his shot was tipped past Filip Gustavsson by Casey Cizikas 36 seconds after Zuccarello’s goal.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Grand Slams have certainly increased their compensation as each strives to make their experience bigger and better.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Passionate about Jewish education and social justice, Olga strives to connect individuals and communities with opportunities to make a difference and support the sustainability of Jewish nonprofits.—
Olga & Igor Alterman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Moving forward, is Levantine trying to lean more into commercially viable projects or awards films?—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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Not explicitly, but experts are wary Moving to a residential school after the local one couldn't help School staff at the high school where Prather's son attended his freshman year ultimately recommended that the family try another school that specializes in educating students with disabilities.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Atlanta's lineup has struggled tremendously this season, and using Elder as a trade piece to bring in a big-time hitter would be pretty smart.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Royals struggled to pick up his sweeper and slider combination.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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With many left homeless by the quake, and many others staying away from their homes because of fears that ongoing aftershocks will bring them down, workers in Naypyidaw labored in the 104 F heat to busily erect big tents in open fields to provide some shelter.—
David Rising,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The glorious future of the nation depends on everyone laboring at a fast pace, with no time to slow down and question what’s happening.—
Charlie Tyson,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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Tan was most recently president of Loewe Asia, and has worked for a host of European luxury brands out of Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
11 Apr. 2025
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By then, Reggie was 31, had graduated college and was working for a pharmaceutical company near San Antonio.—
Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Endeavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeavor. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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