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as in experiment
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
will need to run some tests on the blood sample to rule out blood poisoning
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as in exam
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
applicants for the cashier's position must first take a simple math test
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as in to sample
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in to try
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
all of these unnecessary questions are testing my patience
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Recent Examples of test
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2025
However, like stool tests, a positive result requires a follow-up colonoscopy.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board is working with the county to test ocean water near areas affected by the fires, which burned more than 40,000 acres across the L.A. region last month.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Mardi Gras is the third big test for New Orleans since the horrific Jan. 1 truck-ramming and shooting rampage on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter was allegedly carried out by a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran investigators say was inspired by the ISIS terrorist group.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2025
However, like stool tests, a positive result requires a follow-up colonoscopy.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Safe Makeup Testing For those who still want to sample makeup before purchasing, there are some safer ways to test.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board is working with the county to test ocean water near areas affected by the fires, which burned more than 40,000 acres across the L.A. region last month.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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But recent experiments are pointing to a much more complicated relationship.—
Carl Zimmer,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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His first samples—reused from earlier experiments—did indeed order into a triboelectric series, but repeating the experiment with fresh samples produced random results.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
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The preliminary investigation and exam were inconclusive regarding the cause of death, which will be determined by an autopsy to be conducted by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office, officials told The News.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Fate intervened during his second short film when the lead actor dropped out due to exams.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Be sure to wander around the National Tile Museum and the Royal Treasure Museum, see the River Tagus, sample the wine, and take a ride in the Neo-gothic Santa Justa Lift.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Learn how to make a candle, take an art walk, watch Disney characters come to life, sample European brews or express your admiration for your favorite work of art.—
John Coffren,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
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Then there are your average Joes, fans of the puzzle who want to try their hand at solving it.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Abou Sangaré was the first winner of the night, winning Best Male Revelation for his breakout role in Souleymane’s Story as an African immigrant trying to survive in the mean streets of Paris.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Though Hamas had long claimed that Shiri and the children died in an Israeli air strike, an Israeli forensic examination showed that the children were murdered with the bare hands of their captors and then mutilated in an attempt to blame Israelis for their deaths.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Feb. 2025
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The study, published in the journal BDJ Open, helped test CT as a method for future examinations, Betilsson explained.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The waistband is made from an elastic that stretches to move with you.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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But first and foremost, Fonda is a longtime political activist, stretching from her work speaking out against the Vietnam War to her fight for women's rights, civil rights, and climate change awareness.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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For the past week, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have repeatedly pushed unsubstantiated claims that dead Americans listed as 150 or older are receiving Social Security payments.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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There’s also evidence that the breakdown of prebiotics in your gut can contribute to satiety (or fullness) as well as alleviate constipation by helping push stool along.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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The high influx of expats in many destinations has strained local communities, pushing up costs while also contributing to overcrowding and gentrification.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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His remarks, as well as support for tariffs on Canadian imports, have strained relations with Washington's neighbor to the north.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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