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)
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The Horned Frogs held open tryouts and added the four walk-ons to a roster that was missing its three best players Sedona Prince, Madison Conner and Jaden Owens.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2025
That one-day tryout became a month-long, extended tryout.
—Patrice Hutton, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2025
That earned Wilson – a native Floridian from Venice -- a tryout with the Dolphins in the spring of 2019.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
He would be given a one-game tryout as an analyst during the Super Bowl LI pregame and postgame shows.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The Horned Frogs held open tryouts and added the four walk-ons to a roster that was missing its three best players Sedona Prince, Madison Conner and Jaden Owens.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2025
That one-day tryout became a month-long, extended tryout.
—Patrice Hutton, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2025
That earned Wilson – a native Floridian from Venice -- a tryout with the Dolphins in the spring of 2019.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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Note that the price has dropped below the previous support levels of the early November 2024 low and is testing the low from early September 2024.—
John Navin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Previously tested in the minor leagues, with positive feedback and results, the ABS challenge system enables pitchers, batters and catchers — but not managers, crucially — to fact-check umpires in real time by requesting a specific pitch be reviewed by the automated zone.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Actors on a Franco movie do little rehearsal, though that was required for the explosive scene in which Fernando, after Jennifer has broken up with him out of the shame of being seen together by her father’s colleagues, takes her physically and erotically by surprise once again.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2025
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As part of the event, the group invites women of all ages to join its Monday night rehearsal from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 24 at the La Mesa First United Methodist Church social hall, 4690 Palm Ave.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The swabs made for the study had two sides, so an astronaut would sample the same spot on the surface twice.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
2 Mar. 2025
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The derma-bar also has try-on stations to sample products.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pelc Graca learned this lesson a few years ago as a new mom juggling her business and caring for her newborn, when the idea of squeezing in a workout felt impossible.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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Their sculpting leggings, chic sports bras, and sophisticated layering pieces make for the perfect transitional wardrobe from workout to streetwear.—
Julie Loffredi,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Enormous efforts behind the scenes during practice saw Reddick's team build the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota's performance.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Primary care physicians in the US typically see 20 – 30 patients a day, in consultations that in some practices average as short as 12 minutes.—
Stephen Wunker,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This exercise forces you to distill your vision down to its core essence.—
Courtne Marland,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The home-listing website listed viable breeds based on size and ranked them based on cleanliness, barking, if the dog can be alone, exercise needs and friendliness to strangers.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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