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try
noun as in attempt
verb as in attempt
Strong matches
aim, aspire, compete, contend, contest, endeavor, essay, labor, propose, risk, speculate, strive, tackle, undertake, venture, wrangle
Weak matches
bear down, chip away at, do one's best, drive for, exert oneself, go after, go all out, go for, have a crack, have a go, have a shot, have a stab, have a whack, knock oneself out, lift a finger, make a bid, make a pass at, make an attempt, make an effort, put oneself out, shoot for, vie for
verb as in experiment, test
verb as in bother, afflict
verb as in bring before a judge
Weak matches
Example Sentences
In October, Instagram also started blocking some screenshots in direct messages to try and combat sextortion attempts - which experts have warned are on the rise, often targeting young men.
He said the board has been trying for a number of years to develop systems which will provide information and assistance to victims.
He sprinted the floor to try and get another highlight slam only to be waived off by Reaves, who patiently probed and found a cutting Davis for a bucket.
Han had initially tried to stage an orderly exit for Yoon.
She said she had been "trying to frame the enormity of his achievements and I have chosen the wrong word and for that I am deeply sorry".
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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