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as in ordeal
a test of faith, patience, or strength
living with her insufferable relatives was a real trial
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as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
ran another trial of the aerial performance before opening night
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as in test
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
trials by medical researchers haven't determined whether the medication is safe or not
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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
trying to have a coherent phone conversation with his senile father was always a trial
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as in experimental
made or done as an experiment
a trial medical procedure that should be considered only after all other options have been exhausted
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Recent Examples of trial
Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Inside the brick building, set along a historic street, an eight day trial was reaching its conclusion.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
Austin testified during the 10-week trial, outlining in precise detail what occurred in the leadup to Sementilli’s slaying.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
He was indicted on charges of murder-for-hire and drug distribution and is awaiting trial, according to prosecutors.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Amanda Knox Still Feels 'Haunted' by Spirit of Slain Roommate Meredith Kercher — but in a 'Benevolent' Way (Exclusive)
However, in 2011, an appeals court overturned the most serious charges against Knox, stating in her second trial that there had been a mishandling of DNA evidence in the case.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Inside the brick building, set along a historic street, an eight day trial was reaching its conclusion.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
Austin testified during the 10-week trial, outlining in precise detail what occurred in the leadup to Sementilli’s slaying.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
He was indicted on charges of murder-for-hire and drug distribution and is awaiting trial, according to prosecutors.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial
Noun
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Four other individuals hid in a storage closet throughout the ordeal.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The five-hour ordeal ended after the hostage fled while retrieving water, prompting Akkad to chase him into the street, where he was hit by a police car.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Other times, though, the detours seem to be engineered solely for the purpose of indulging Fielder’s weirdest whims (and, of course, spending HBO’s money on ornate and bizarre rehearsal sets).—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The stage manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the production, from rehearsals to performances.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2025
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The test ahead is what Bessent will do if investors become more concerned that tariffs will harm the U.S. and global economy.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The eye test likely was enough to diagnose what this Heat team, at 37-45, is lacking heading into a dreary 9-10 elimination play-in game at Chicago on Wednesday and an offseason that could begin as early as Thursday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The team now intends to study more magnetars with Hubble in an attempt to decode their origins.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump's probe, announced on Tuesday, is viewed as an attempt to push back on leading critical minerals producer China, and comes on top of reviews into pharmaceutical and chip imports.—
Anmol Choubey,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For instance, for her Coachella debut Tyla brought an experimental island flavor to the desert.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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The layoffs were so abrupt, staff said, that lab animals were left without staff to care for them and had to be euthanized, and an experimental mine used to test protective gear beneath the agency’s Pittsburgh campus was at risk of flooding and polluting the surrounding environment.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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In the game, as well as in real life, striking flint on steel can start a fire.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The event included a studio preview and gala dinner.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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This is a preview of The 1600—Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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