as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a tried method for catching sport fish
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as in tested
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
you're trying my patience
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as in attempted
to make an effort to do
try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight
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Recent Examples of tried
Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Here, three experts share their tried and true hacks for keeping a bathroom clean for days on end, many of which involve being more mindful with regard to storage.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Monique John, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Lotus has tried to turn around its fortunes in recent years by building out its lineup with new vehicle classes and powertrain options.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
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Adjective
Obviously, Barbara Walters and Connie Chung had done it before, but there was a lot of focus on that, for better or for worse, in sort of a tried and true sexist way.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Here, three experts share their tried and true hacks for keeping a bathroom clean for days on end, many of which involve being more mindful with regard to storage.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Samuel's mother, Nishae Samuel, described her son as cheerful, outgoing and someone who always tried to make others laugh.
—Monique John, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Lotus has tried to turn around its fortunes in recent years by building out its lineup with new vehicle classes and powertrain options.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried
Adjective
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Final word Ultra professional and utterly reliable, Chiva-Som deserves every accolade.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The malware devotes considerable attention to CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) systems, which allow for faster and more reliable software releases by automating the building, testing, and deploying of code changes.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The icons, the true greats, adjust and evolve when tested.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Patients who developed symptoms or tested positive would be moved to other facilities, the official said.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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According to authorities, a group of individuals attempted to storm a police station in the French capital late Saturday.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Further investigation found that Gilbert had already attempted to withdraw $12,000 from another bank earlier in the day.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Glasner’s two main assistant coaches, Michael Angerschmid and Ronald Brunmayr, had long since been responsible for set pieces but, earlier this year, that responsibility was shifted to Paddy McCarthy with greater success, resulting in the Irishman taking up the duties full time.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Authorities suspect that the cooling system responsible for maintaining the temperature of the tank filled with methyl methacrylate, or MMA, failed.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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After taking a 50-37 lead into halftime, the Fire stretched their advantage to 25 points in the third quarter.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The exhibition traces the arc of a career that stretched across nearly seven decades and helped make participation, movement, and perception central concerns of contemporary art.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The effort represents an escalation in the use of law enforcement tools by the administration, which has sought to protect the identities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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On March 26, 1997, the Red Wings sought retribution as McCarty went after Lemieux, triggering a full-scale brawl with goalies Roy and Mike Vernon in a bloody fight at center ice.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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But on the other hand the club also needed power, and even in a best case scenario Durbin never projected as someone who’d move the needle much in that area.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Then obviously, the Colorado Eagles and the Colorado Avalanche — just two really good teams.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Trump has pushed a more hands-off approach for government intervention in the AI industry than his predecessor, former president Joe Biden.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The possibility of applying the law to only some types of institutions has also been a key concern for lawmakers who pushed this session to delay implementation of the law or repeal it.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Tried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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