Question

what are other words for striving

Answer 1

Here are alternatives to "striving," grouped by nuance to help you pick the best fit:

Verbs meaning “making an effort”
- striving (original)
- trying
- attempting
- endeavoring / endeavouring
- exerting oneself
- making an effort
- working (toward)
- pushing

Verbs emphasizing hard or physical effort
- toiling
- laboring / labouring
- slogging
- grinding

Verbs emphasizing struggle or conflict
- struggling
- fighting
- battling
- grappling
- contending
- vying

Verbs emphasizing goal-directed ambition
- aspiring
- aiming (for)
- pursuing
- seeking

Nouns/adj related to the quality of striving
- effort
- endeavor
- ambition
- drive
- determination

Short usage tips:
- Use "aspiring" or "pursuing" when the focus is on goals/ambition.
- Use "toiling," "laboring," or "slogging" for physical or long, exhausting effort.
- Use "contending," "vying," or "battling" when competition or conflict is central.

If you tell me the sentence or context you have in mind, I can suggest the best replacement.