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as in ordeal
a test of faith, patience, or strength
living with her insufferable relatives was a real trial
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as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
ran another trial of the aerial performance before opening night
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as in test
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
trials by medical researchers haven't determined whether the medication is safe or not
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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
trying to have a coherent phone conversation with his senile father was always a trial
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as in experimental
made or done as an experiment
a trial medical procedure that should be considered only after all other options have been exhausted
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Recent Examples of trial
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Speaking of the journey, the losing players — Andy, Caroline, Rachel, and Sam — arrive at their trial and learn that only one of them will leave without a vote.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Note that the trial is not upgradable to the licensed version.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
The trial is taking place before five judges and there is no jury, in keeping with a 2019 law that assigns to regional criminal courts trials of crimes punishable by 15 or 20 years, including rape and robbery.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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In the trials where the foliage was not changed, only 25 percent of the new birds tried the resident solution on the first attempt, even when the locals were getting better food.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Speaking of the journey, the losing players — Andy, Caroline, Rachel, and Sam — arrive at their trial and learn that only one of them will leave without a vote.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Note that the trial is not upgradable to the licensed version.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
The trial is taking place before five judges and there is no jury, in keeping with a 2019 law that assigns to regional criminal courts trials of crimes punishable by 15 or 20 years, including rape and robbery.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial
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Speaking publicly for the first time about her ordeal, Muldrow says that the canvassers in her group were fired with little explanation beyond a complaint that someone had spoken with the press.Jake Lahut, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
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Her ordeals shaped a view of resilience as an active commitment to growth, not just responding to simple setbacks.Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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During a rehearsal break, Arnold motioned Savchenko over and asked him to explain a video, in which eagle-eyed fans noticed the background were the same in Savchenko and Nader’s latest posts.Esther Kang, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The drills, viewed as a possible rehearsal for invasion, raised alarms in Washington.Billal Rahman, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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But when the gaps between grades and test scores are this immense and consistent, parents and the public should not be fooled.Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Cutting-edge test yields diagnoses for some medical mysteries A researcher loads DNA samples into a biorobot at UCSF’s China Basin laboratories.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Louisville committed a personal foul penalty on a 1-yard reception by Mosley to set up a 57-yard field goal attempt with one second left.Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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For two decades, the organization has raged against government and corporate attempts to amass information on gun buyers.Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Common symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, coughing, mild headache, and a low-grade fever.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Unfortunately, there’s no experimental evidence suggesting any truth to this.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Chattanooga Whiskey's malt-forward bourbons and experimental finishes are bold and innovative, allowing the company to stand out in the crowded whiskey market.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Embers from the fire were carried over 2 miles and started spot fires.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Hoang advised people to avoid any activity that could start a fire outside and avoid burning anything, including using campfires and grills.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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What Republican Senate control will mean The first Trump presidency was a showcase for what happens when both the White House and Senate are held by Republicans — and a preview of what’s to come.Li Zhou, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Go deeper: Our national coverage offers a preview of what to expect between Election Day and the inauguration.Adam Tamburin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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