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)
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
One day in May 2019, representatives from the Dodgers came to school and held a tryout.
—Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
He would be given a one-game tryout as an analyst during the Super Bowl LI pregame and postgame shows.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The Horned Frogs held open tryouts and added the four walk-ons to a roster that was missing its three best players Sedona Prince, Madison Conner and Jaden Owens.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Vučević appeared to be nailing his tryout in the opening minutes of the game.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
One day in May 2019, representatives from the Dodgers came to school and held a tryout.
—Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
He would be given a one-game tryout as an analyst during the Super Bowl LI pregame and postgame shows.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The Horned Frogs held open tryouts and added the four walk-ons to a roster that was missing its three best players Sedona Prince, Madison Conner and Jaden Owens.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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The woman, from China’s Yongzhou City, was diagnosed with anemia and stomach inflammation, and tested positive for a bacterial stomach infection.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Five other zones, Ignite, Explore, Focus, React and Endure, are designed to teach visitors how world records are created and test your abilities against some of the records.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After a few weeks of rehearsals, filming initially started in September 2023 in County Wicklow, Ireland.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Thirty narrow stairs lead to City Ballet’s bright, top floor rehearsal studio, with double ballet barres lining three walls, a floor-to-ceiling mirror, and an open ceiling with a treacherously low center beam that high jumping dancers have learned to avoid.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The swabs made for the study had two sides, so an astronaut would sample the same spot on the surface twice.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
2 Mar. 2025
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The derma-bar also has try-on stations to sample products.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pelc Graca learned this lesson a few years ago as a new mom juggling her business and caring for her newborn, when the idea of squeezing in a workout felt impossible.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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Their sculpting leggings, chic sports bras, and sophisticated layering pieces make for the perfect transitional wardrobe from workout to streetwear.—
Julie Loffredi,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Jones is expected to report to the Panthers for Monday’s practice before that night’s game against Tampa Bay.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Enormous efforts behind the scenes during practice saw Reddick's team build the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota's performance.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Use Virtual Team-Building Activities To Encourage Bonding One effective exercise a leader can implement is organizing virtual team-building activities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Summary There's no doubt about it: cardio exercise is good for your health.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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