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)
Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
He’s gone viral for announcing an open kicking tryout after Arizona State missed two late field goals in a loss at Cincinnati.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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
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There’s always room for more at training camp if a player is willing to sign a pro tryout (PTO) contract.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
He’s gone viral for announcing an open kicking tryout after Arizona State missed two late field goals in a loss at Cincinnati.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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
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The two become as close as brothers and go on a quest that pits them against the villainous white lion Kiros (Mads Mikkelsen) but also tests their bonds of friendship.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The pills tested positive for fentanyl, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the museum, actors who perform Hutsul theater are having a modest feast after rehearsal.Ross Peleh, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024
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Execution rehearsals have also increased at the prison, where almost all federal death row inmates are incarcerated, in the lead-up to Trump’s inauguration, according to the same sources.Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Each year, the Whisky Advocate Buying Guide's expert team samples an array of whiskies, encompassing rare, limited editions, and up-and-coming brands likely to hit store shelves nationwide.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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Guests can tour the facility, learn about the whiskey-making process and sample six distinctive varieties of Jack Daniel’s whiskey.Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
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Here are some of them, along with specific book recommendations for each: Cognitive Stimulation and Neural Plasticity Reading challenging literature is a mental workout for the brain, creating new synapses and strengthening existing connections.Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Mental fatigue can make rest more appealing than a workout.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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The pep talk Deion Sanders gave his players at the University of Colorado after a short practice in November could have been delivered by Knute Rockne or Woody Hayes, legends from a bygone era of college football.Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Modern Science Confirms Little’s Visionary Theory Little’s set of assumptions gave rise to predictions that have actually worked in practice for more than 110 years.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Dec. 2024
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Less exercise, less dieting, less perfectionism at home.Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2024
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Regular exercise plays a vital role in enhancing blood flow to the brain, which optimizes the delivery of oxygen and nutrients.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 27 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 2 Jan. 2025.
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