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verb

past tense of test

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tested
Adjective
Breaking in your heels gradually will help minimize any long-term damage (such as permanent and irreversible bone growths, like bunions), which Dr. Sanders explains usually comes from new, non-tested heels being worn for more than 4 hours straight without backup flats. Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 15 Feb. 2023 And Sinema is a tested and able politician. Chris Cillizza, CNN, 24 Jan. 2022
Verb
Ahead, more artificial Christmas trees from National Tree Company that PEOPLE tested and loved. Madison Yauger, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Create crisis recovery scenarios for when the plans are tested, and see how well crisis management teams can plot rapid recoveries from the situations. Edward Segal, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for tested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tested
Adjective
  • From tried and true yoga and to trending Pilates and high-energy HIIT classes, there’s something about working out in a group setting that can make exercise feel less like a chore and more like a fun activity.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Although some significant cuts have been proposed by Governor Moore, Democratic legislators have decided to stick with their tried and true way to resolve deficits: raise taxes.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In Florida, residents can be involuntarily examined.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Editor’s picks Elsewhere on the episode, Stewart examined the recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Chappell and Webb have pushed each other out of their comfort zones to create some truly remarkable work in 2024.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.
    Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Sam and Ivar couldn’t seem less bothered.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Kennedy’s long history of vaccine skepticism has troubled Republicans and Democrats, though the roughly two dozen Republicans who met with Kennedy in December seemed less bothered.
    Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Ripley then signed the contract and left with it, followed by a visibly frustrated Adam Pearce.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
  • For a frustrated fan base, there’s good news and bad news.
    Doug Haller, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The mother was charged with two second-degree counts of aggravated assault, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, one count of first-degree witness tampering with threat of force, and one count of third-degree hindering, per Daily Voice.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The actor was charged with three counts of third-degree assault, one count of second-degree harassment and one count of aggravated harassment.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025

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“Tested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tested. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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