strivings

noun

plural of striving
as in undertakings

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  1. struggles
  2. endeavors
  3. attempts
  4. throes
  5. bids
Noun
  • And then there’s the guy that had a lot of success, and through injuries or struggles, needs to change some things and adjust some things.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The actress spent a few years away from Hollywood, working at a treatment center after her own struggles with substance abuse.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
Definition of struggles
Noun
  • From there, the movie traces Washington’s military endeavors during the French and Indian War.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The Néo7 Alpine seems like a handy, little featherlight adventure knife that could serve well as a primary knife for ultralight activities like rock climbing or as a complement to other knives and tools for less weight-conscious endeavors.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
Definition of endeavors
Noun
  • If the shot is converted, the free throw is worth three points on three-point attempts or two points on two-point attempts.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Firefighters made several attempts to reach them but were unable to rescue them, per the Akron Beacon Journal.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of attempts
Noun
  • As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
  • While the Knicks are now the toast of the town for the first time since 1973, the other sports teams that call the metropolitan area home are each in the throes of a long championship drought.
    — Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Definition of throes
Noun
  • The states and cities made the concessions in 2022 as part of their bids to be selected as World Cup hosts by FIFA.
    — Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Fans can enter their bids on Fandiem through July 21 for a chance to win.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of bids
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