TRIAL AND ERROR Synonyms: 18 Similar Words

trial and error

noun

as in test

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Recent Examples on the Web That said, the overwhelming majority of tanning products sold at cosmetic stores are not designed with Black people in mind and may require some trial and error. —

Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 22 June 2024 By Jake Henry Smith August 6, 2024 The best work sneakers are a nonnegotiable piece of the modern-day office uniform—but finding the right pair can take some trial and error. —

Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2024 Despite intense trial and error that led to many deaths, Rhaenyra found dragonriders to join her cause against the Greens. —

Nick Romano, EW.com, 29 July 2024 This means current treatment plans involve a lot of trial and error, which can be slow and frustrating for patients in pain. —

Rachael Rzasa Lynn, The Conversation, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for trial and error

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