EFFORT Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

effort

noun

ˈe-fərt

Definition of effort

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 Bass pointed to her effort to change the measure at the state level. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Serbia is formally seeking European Union membership but the effort has stalled under Vucic, who has close ties with Russia and China. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Lundberg has been running this duck rescue effort since the early 1990s. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Fujairah and Oman are beneficiaries of efforts to keep oil and other exports flowing. — semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for effort

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Chisell, who previously worked at Amazon, eBay and Starling Bank, estimates that Paysend can now deliver around 25% more engineering work with the same-sized team, but argues that getting results isn’t as simple as handing everyone the latest tech.

— Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
Making the show work within Keery’s schedule was a challenge.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of work

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines physically demanding jobs as those that require certain levels and durations of physical exertion, such as climbing, heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or walking.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Adidas Running Hydration & Matcha Ritual Vest, which reimagines the traditional running vest as an on-the-go matcha kit for runners balancing exertion with recovery.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of exertion

Noun

With the company expected to deploy tons of cash toward expanding Muse, investors will be closely watching its capital expenditure plans.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
But the attorney general said the expenditures have been worth it, salvaging billions in state funding that the administration had sought to claw back, and protecting the rights of the state and its residents.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of expenditure

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Sebum, sweat, dead skin cells, and product buildup can accumulate over time, which is why effective cleansing is an essential part of the scalp’s wellbeing.

— Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
The outerwear, pants, shorts, sweats and T-shirts are created from high-end materials but designed to be classic and quiet.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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