ENDEAVORS Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

endeavors 1 of 2

noun

plural of endeavor

as in attempts

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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endeavors

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of endeavor

as in labors

to devote serious and sustained effort the trapped climber endeavored mightily to get the boulder to budge

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as in tries

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 endeavors

Noun

That does not mean Washington should instrumentalize food aid or other agricultural endeavors. — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026 Thousands of others stand to ride the wave of the trillion-dollar wealth transfer, including billionaires’ siblings, grandchildren, and organizations tied to philanthropic endeavors like non-profits and education institutions. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 In addition to his music career, Julian has embarked on other creative endeavors, such as filmmaking, photography and writing. — Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Bill and Jody Orosz, philanthropists Through their family foundation, the Oroszes have contributed to many local endeavors. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 In their statements, the former presidents praised both Parton’s music and philanthropic endeavors. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 Dolly Parton ensured that her memory would live on through a number of endeavors during her lifetime, and one of them was her beloved Dollywood. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 Parton’s business endeavors also include Splash Country water park, the DreamMore Resort and Spa and eight restaurants near Dollywood, which, in total, are estimated to be worth at least $35 million. — Jessica Vacco-Bolaños, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2026 In 2025, she was presented with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in recognition of her philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors. — Christopher Watson, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

France and Germany are pursuing a new initiative to boost industrial provisions and protect jobs, as Europe endeavors to shield its businesses from China. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 July 2026 Learn New Things A proponent of waking up early, Martha endeavors to make the most of every day. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026 The university office administrator who endeavors to decorate her space despite the seeming futility of coming to work at all. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026 Planting a flag in a new location is always a momentous moment for any brand—so when a house endeavors to reposition that pennant, suddenly things feel all the more significant. — Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026 Now, as soon as late summer, will come a digital lookalike that endeavors to extend that legacy further, interacting with fans in the US and UK in multiple languages and responding to them individually in real time while appearing to make eye contact. — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Curate for a Wide Range of Audience Members Despite its moniker, the festival endeavors to program for a wide array of potential movie-goers. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026 Unable to fix Caroline's problems, Linda endeavors to solve one of her own. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026 Princess Kate is patron of Family Action, a national charity that endeavors to help children and families recover from trauma. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeavors

Noun

On Thursday, the Southeastern Conference sued Kiffin and LSU in federal court over his attempts to add players (Wright and Zxavian Harris) who spent the summer practicing with NFL teams, while a Baton Rouge judge ruled in favor of the players.

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Their messages suggested coordination rather than isolated attempts to complete individual objectives.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of attempts

Verb

Thoroughly unimpressed by her suburban idyll, and evidently unmoved by her responsibilities as wife and mother, Denise labors in her basement on a novel whose protagonist wishes to forsake her family for a life in New York.

— Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
Every man and woman who labors in the construction industry deserves that.

— Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026

Definition of labors

Verb

Linney’s Guardian tries to draw out some resentment from her new candidate, but John expresses (or feigns) sympathy for Hal, who was betrayed by his father figure Sinestro, an experience John likens to his own complicated upbringing.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
However, if a person tries to inject the drug, naloxone blocks buprenorphine’s opioid effects, triggering withdrawal in a person with opioid dependence.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tries

Verb

Deep in the Pyrenees mountains, a young man, Miquel, struggles in the wake of his mother’s death in a snowstorm — a tragic event that was at the center of Tóibín’s 2006 novella, A Long Winter.

— Mary Lawrence Ware, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Starring Weber Yang and Chang Shih Ying (Yen And Ai-Lee), the film depicts a grieving family that struggles to recover from a fragile relationship after an unexpected tragic accident.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of struggles

Verb

This is all while Venus in Libra strives for justice, balance, cooperation and relationships that feel mutually considerate.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Chesney called Martin an unbelievable leader and said that his energy will give people a window into what his program strives to look like.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of strives

Verb

How the fake MyChart results scam works One campaign starts with a message that looks routine.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The term works best when the player on the move is important to their team, perhaps a fan favourite, but has buckled at the idea of joining (insert ‘bigger’ club).

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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