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
Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
As great swaths of Los Angeles are destroyed from multiple wildfires and harsh winds, the 45th and soon to be 47th POTUS made his tried and true tactic of taking to social media to find someone to blame — in this case, Trump’s old West Coast nemesis California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Jan. 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
How to track your food’s expiration date The easiest labeling method is the tried and true tape and marker.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
As great swaths of Los Angeles are destroyed from multiple wildfires and harsh winds, the 45th and soon to be 47th POTUS made his tried and true tactic of taking to social media to find someone to blame — in this case, Trump’s old West Coast nemesis California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Jan. 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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Earth signs are known to be practical, reliable, grounded, and patient.—
Maya Layne,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, for time-sensitive shipments, Priam provides fast and reliable transport with priority handling through Air Freight solutions.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Despite enduring injuries that tested our depth and adaptability, the athletes rallied together, showing their unwavering commitment to each other.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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The substance was later tested and determined to be cocaine.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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For those unfamiliar, New Jersey was penalized a first-round pick for signing Ilya Kovalchuk to a contract that attempted to circumvent the salary cap.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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For the game, Houston out-rebounded the Lakers (49-39 overall, 18-10 on the offensive glass), dominated them in second-chance points (28-8), scored more in the paint and in transition, and attempted 21 more shots.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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What To Know Engelmayer is responsible for a Saturday ruling that blocked Musk and his DOGE allies from accessing sensitive Treasury records.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The highly contagious virus was responsible for the deaths of more than 40 million egg-laying birds last year and has been a contributing factor to the soaring price of eggs across the country, as the USDA requires the culling of entire flocks to stop the spread if the virus is detected.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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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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With best wishes, Camilla/ Thank you for your very helpful book.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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During the episode, Palmer asks SZA if Drake is a good kisser.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 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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As the true scale of the fallout comes into view, African governments are wondering how to fill gaping holes left in vital services, like health care and education, that until recent weeks were funded by the United States.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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As for the Bright Midnight archive, the drummer believes that the Doors’ live records are the backdoor into the band’s true genius.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Tried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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