as in to test
to put (something) to a test
want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery
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Recent Examples of try (out)
Joshua Barone, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The former New England Patriots signal-caller started his first game as a member of the Browns, but that small tryout is now over.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The Whalers didn’t make the playoffs in 2018 or 2019, either, and the first year after the pandemic didn’t bring many players to tryouts.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
After scouting him at a Bronx tryout, Cleveland signed him to a minor-league contract for a $3,000 bonus in 1951.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The conductor, John McGlinn, recorded nearly every bit of the musical that had been written, whether cut or added, since its pre-Broadway tryout in 1927.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The former New England Patriots signal-caller started his first game as a member of the Browns, but that small tryout is now over.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The Whalers didn’t make the playoffs in 2018 or 2019, either, and the first year after the pandemic didn’t bring many players to tryouts.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
After scouting him at a Bronx tryout, Cleveland signed him to a minor-league contract for a $3,000 bonus in 1951.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
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The Washington Post reported having only momentary access to TikTok after testing multiple VPN applications on iPhones and Androids, including Mozilla, Mullvad and NordVPN, on Saturday, while NBC News reported testing two VPNs Sunday that failed to access the app.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The company has tested extending the limit to as much as 10 minutes but has held off on rolling that out, leaving the ability to post long videos to non-Reels posts.—
Wes Davis,
The Verge,
18 Jan. 2025
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In the midst of the week’s rehearsals, Chalamet received his second Oscar nomination for his part as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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Carmen insisted on three months of full-time rehearsals.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Fans can also sample the ice cream by the scoop or pint at all Graeter's shops.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Preparations through Monday and Tuesday included a seat fitting and sampling Ferrari’s simulator, giving Hamilton a chance to feel, at least virtually, how his new car would perform.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Put everything in your calendar including workout time.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The four-time All-Star has set a deadline for talks of Feb. 17, the day before Toronto holds its first full-squad workout.—
Jim Bowden,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This practice lays the foundation for deeper emotional connection and well-being.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Hurts, who was limited in Wednesday's practice and a full participant Thursday, is expected to be ready for the game.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Regular physical exercise increases blood flow to the brain, promoting new neural connections and reducing cognitive decline risk.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
28 Jan. 2025
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To learn more about how sitting affects the body, and why these exercises are important, read our first piece in the series.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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