1
as in stretches
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
you're trying my patience
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as in attempts
to make an effort to do
try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight
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Recent Examples of tries
Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
An engineer living in Tehran tries to find a pattern in strikes – are certain times safer?
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Along the way there’s some humor, as her family tries to set her up with nice Jewish boys.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
And as Shah tries to land the role, public scrutiny and feelings of inadequacy well up.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Asia reunites with her estranged sibling and, with the help of embittered staffer Ray (Paterson Joseph), tries to make her way up through the fortresslike building to find an escape.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Desperate and out of options, Sarah tries to bury their baby alive in the New Rochelle family’s backyard, only to be taken in by Mother.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The writer, Zoë Bernard, tries and fails to be invited to any sexy parties at which Peter Thiel or Sam Altman might be in attendance.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
In the upcoming episode, Kayce and Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green) search for survivors of a helicopter crash while the rest of the team tries to clear Kayce's name in a use of force complaint.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles needed two tries to inbound the ball on their end of the court and that’s when Kennard sunk the triple.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The Cyclones missed their first 11 tries from beyond the 3-point arc.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Through 36 minutes of the Aggies’ tense, taut thriller with Villanova on Friday at Viejas Arena, Collins clanked three of his five tries.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Michigan State, an 18 1/2-point favorite according to BetMGM Sportsbook, connected on one of its first 14 3-point tries.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Coppell had just three shots on goal for the game, although did have a 7-5 edge in additional tries.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Obenyan was 10 of 18 from the field including 4 of 6 on 3-point tries.
—Steve Fryer, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Brehmer was 6 for 8 on all shots, 2 for 2 on 3-point tries and 2 for 2 at the free-throw line.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
That took me at least 10 tries.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
An engineer living in Tehran tries to find a pattern in strikes – are certain times safer?
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Along the way there’s some humor, as her family tries to set her up with nice Jewish boys.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
And as Shah tries to land the role, public scrutiny and feelings of inadequacy well up.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Asia reunites with her estranged sibling and, with the help of embittered staffer Ray (Paterson Joseph), tries to make her way up through the fortresslike building to find an escape.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Desperate and out of options, Sarah tries to bury their baby alive in the New Rochelle family’s backyard, only to be taken in by Mother.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The writer, Zoë Bernard, tries and fails to be invited to any sexy parties at which Peter Thiel or Sam Altman might be in attendance.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
In the upcoming episode, Kayce and Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green) search for survivors of a helicopter crash while the rest of the team tries to clear Kayce's name in a use of force complaint.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
Johnson was perfect on his opening four tries from beyond the arc.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles needed two tries to inbound the ball on their end of the court and that’s when Kennard sunk the triple.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The Cyclones missed their first 11 tries from beyond the 3-point arc.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Through 36 minutes of the Aggies’ tense, taut thriller with Villanova on Friday at Viejas Arena, Collins clanked three of his five tries.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Michigan State, an 18 1/2-point favorite according to BetMGM Sportsbook, connected on one of its first 14 3-point tries.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Coppell had just three shots on goal for the game, although did have a 7-5 edge in additional tries.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Obenyan was 10 of 18 from the field including 4 of 6 on 3-point tries.
—Steve Fryer, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Brehmer was 6 for 8 on all shots, 2 for 2 on 3-point tries and 2 for 2 at the free-throw line.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries
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Another is expected to take shape in Councilmember Rick Jennings’ district, which stretches from Land Park to the Pocket.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Graves’ exit has sparked intense speculation about his potential successor to represent Missouri’s 6th Congressional District, which stretches across northern Missouri and touches Kansas City’s Northland.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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This is a phishing campaign that attempts to trick users into a Windows device enrollment process.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Sunday marked two straight games — both losses — with less than 10 field goal attempts.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Except then there’s the chance of being FUNNELED, placed on the rails and headed for a very specific destination, instead of the OPEN-WORLD anything-goes of traditional D&D.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The we-might-all-die-if-this-special-effect-goes-wrong stuff.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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That leaves a sicker, older, more expensive pool of enrollees, which pushes up premiums for everyone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Our standards, our accountability and the way the group pushes each other every day, that is what has sustained our performance independent of who the head coach is.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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In a world of jaded billionaires, psychiatrist-gurus, bio-hacked tech bros, AI labs and disillusioned teens being optimized in elite private schools, an audacious data-mining CEO (Magnussen) strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Castlery is a direct-to-consumer furniture brand that strives to offer high-end and well-made yet fairly affordable furniture, and the Desmond chair is a testament to that.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Leo moon tests your ability to lighten up when unexpected pleasures come knocking.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Magnolia State has risen from near the bottom of rankings of states for the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests to ninth in reading and 16th in math in 2024.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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While the criminal justice system continues to hold Robert accountable for his heinous crimes and seeks to protect potential future victims through close monitoring and probation limitations, Cindy will continue to fully pursue justice via the civil justice system.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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House Republicans voted against a bill that seeks to require counties in Idaho to allow citizens to carry firearms into courthouses — but still ban them from courtrooms — and sent it along for possible amendment, leaving its prospects in doubt.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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