as in to test
to put (something) to a test
want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery
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Recent Examples of try (out)
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Pete Melfi, the founder of the games, hosted tryouts on Nov. 17 at Hatchet Pro Wrestling in St. Augustine to help competitors prepare and see who would make the final cut.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
The program provides up to $2 million in tax credits to a theatrical production that has spent at least $10 million in the state to hold a Broadway tryout or to originate a new national tour.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2024
In 2019, Jaquez, after a series of tryouts with USA Basketball, played with the Mexican national team at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
According to Feldman, the promotion will have tryouts for the field.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Pete Melfi, the founder of the games, hosted tryouts on Nov. 17 at Hatchet Pro Wrestling in St. Augustine to help competitors prepare and see who would make the final cut.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
The program provides up to $2 million in tax credits to a theatrical production that has spent at least $10 million in the state to hold a Broadway tryout or to originate a new national tour.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2024
In 2019, Jaquez, after a series of tryouts with USA Basketball, played with the Mexican national team at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
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Here the boundaries and definition of friendships can really test the limit.Louis J. Esterhazy, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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Brands should test new messaging that emphasizes both value and luxury.Rhett Power, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The plan was to film the scene in early September 2022, but that quickly changed, when on the fourth day of rehearsals, the news arrived that Queen Elizabeth had died.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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In February last year, a Dark Eagle system was deployed over 3,100 miles from Washington state to Florida for a full rehearsal of expeditionary hypersonic launch capabilities.Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Before buying a full-size fragrance, sample it first as all ingredients react differently to individual body chemistries.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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They been sampled by artists and groups including Nas, Public Enemy, Snoop Dog and A Tribe Called Quest.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to Glatt, taking planned breaks from your regular workout routine can help reduce the risk of overtraining and allow for recovery without major setbacks.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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The program includes daily meals, specialized workouts with a personal trainer, spa treatments and more.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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His practice also appeals to those looking to avoid the pitfalls of standard, reactionary medical treatments in favor of more natural, preventive options.William Mullane, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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Her practice serves about 160 patients between the ages of 2 and 19 across five centers, and many have Medicaid coverage.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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These movies, which are being churned out at a dizzying clip, are mostly exercises in risk aversion.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Superman is a bodyweight exercise that really fires up your posterior chain—a.k.a.Christa Sgobba, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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