trials

noun

Definition of trialsnext
plural of trial
1
as in ordeals
a test of faith, patience, or strength living with her insufferable relatives was a real trial

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2
as in rehearsals
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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3
as in tests
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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4
as in attempts
an effort to do or accomplish something will rest and make another trial at climbing the mountain

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5
as in headaches
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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  1. rehearsals
  2. headaches
  3. experiments
  4. frustrations
Noun
  • This was all in service of three months of rehearsals and two months of shooting, which were supposed to take place before the pandemic, but alas.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The orchestra was drawn mostly from the Baltimore Symphony, and rehearsals were held at the Peabody Institute.
    Jason Rudy, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • Lula underwent surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage after the 79-year-old leader complained of headaches that doctors believed to be the result of a fall in a bathroom at his home in October.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There can be side effects from supplementation, such as bad-smelling breath and sweat and headaches, as well as digestive issues such as heartburn, nausea or diarrhea, Harvard’s site stated.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of headaches
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  • The ability to run multiple experiments simultaneously, including those targeting AI behavior, and make real-time adjustments will set organizations apart in an increasingly competitive landscape.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Embracing failure as a learning opportunity, supported by small-scale experiments (Minimum Viable Products, or MVPs).
    Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of experiments
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  • People typically hate car shopping, with most surveys showing that the dealership experience tops people’s lists of frustrations.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With Mangione's background in mind, some are questioning whether his frustrations with his own health and the healthcare system may have contributed to the fatal event.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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