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
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
Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Then, as the Buccaneers tried to final some last-minute gusto, saw running back Rachaad White get stripped by DaRon Bland.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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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 response, Flint tried another tactic.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Then, as the Buccaneers tried to final some last-minute gusto, saw running back Rachaad White get stripped by DaRon Bland.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried
Adjective
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At home, our Xfinity WiFi gateways and extenders create a fast, reliable, and secure connection in every corner of your home.—
Comcast,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Record sales have become a less reliable source of income for artists.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Cooking team created, tested and published about 1,000 recipes in 2024.—
Joshua M. Bernstein,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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It is tested and seems to abide by them.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Individual societies occasionally attempted to control how wars were fought.—
Hurst Hannum,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to a unanimous Court of Appeal ruling in summer 2024, the trial judge marred the original guilty verdict by allowing the jury to proceed despite knowing that one juror had attempted to bribe the others.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Promoting a Safe and Enjoyable Experience Ultimately, responsible participation is key to making 4/20 celebrations enjoyable and safe for everyone.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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This part of the agency, which had around 6,000 employees before the cuts, is responsible for new drug approvals as well as monitoring unexpected side effects after approval and making label changes.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The plan, put forward by infamous Nazi Gestapo chief Heinrich Himmler, sought to take advantage of the natural migration patterns of storks to send Nazi propaganda leaflets from Germany to the Boers of South Africa.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Russia has in recent years sought to claim territory up to Greenland's Exclusive Economic Zone.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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On the bright side, healthy lifestyle choices, such as a good diet and regular exercise, offer even greater heart health protection for women.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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There is a good chance for strong, isolated supercell thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and a couple of strong tornadoes to develop across parts of north-central Oklahoma and south-central Kansas, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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Given his body type and potential, maybe the same could be true for Williams.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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That may be true, but the IEA reports that sales actually continued to grow in the U.S. at greater than a 10% clip.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Tried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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