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as in experiment
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
will need to run some tests on the blood sample to rule out blood poisoning
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as in exam
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
applicants for the cashier's position must first take a simple math test
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as in to sample
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in to try
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
all of these unnecessary questions are testing my patience
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Recent Examples of test
Bruce Yandle, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
Musk was a key factor behind Isaacman's nomination as NASA administrator, and with his backing, Isaacman was able to skip some of the party purity tests that have been applied to other Trump administration nominees.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
Emma, 19, tests her mother’s nerves by volunteering several nights a week at a first aid station.
—Alida Becker, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Finally, Elon Musk’s DOGE activities brought its own host of circuit tests that generated smoke and reversals.
—Bruce Yandle, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
Musk was a key factor behind Isaacman's nomination as NASA administrator, and with his backing, Isaacman was able to skip some of the party purity tests that have been applied to other Trump administration nominees.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
Verb
China has conducted numerous exercises to test what a blockade of the island would look like.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
Emma, 19, tests her mother’s nerves by volunteering several nights a week at a first aid station.
—Alida Becker, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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Then, in March 2006, the five-year experiment was axed because not enough people were using the lane.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Among the experiments to be performed will be studies of the effect of microgravity on the brain—crucial information to have in the run-up to long-term missions to the moon and Mars—as well as similar investigations of how the heart and muscles adapt to space.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The 19-year-old underwent an exam at a hospital and Gray’s DNA was found on her, according to prosecutors.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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The future telescope’s resolution should be high enough to pass a no-glasses eye exam in New York City if the chart of letters were placed in Los Angeles.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
28 May 2025
Verb
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While there isn't a children’s menu, toddlers can sample kid-friendly sweet potato chaat and Anjeer Paneer Tikki (Indian cheese flavored with fig and yoghurt), along with the more flavorful curries and fluffy naan bread. 6.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Here are the findings from the latest poll — which sampled 1,610 U.S. adults May 30-June 2 and had a margin of error of 3.2 percent.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Verb
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In the Tuesday, June 3 episode, Gilbert recalled getting the role of Laura Ingalls and how her parents tried to keep her life normal despite her star rising.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The key will be more consistency as the club tries to regain its footing in the American League Central race.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The latter two in particular are emblematic of Hayes’ examination of her broader player pool, with both stepping into more important roles given positional absences.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Closer examination reveals tensions that are more subtle but no less profound.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Travel costs are down Broadly, travel costs have declined, which may help travelers looking to stretch their budget.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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The Mackenzie River Delta is a maze of lakes and waterways stretching hundreds of square miles.—
Gavin John,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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As Nuno pointed out, the player of the season award could reasonably have been renamed the ‘team of the season award’ during a campaign in which Forest followed up back-to-back fights against relegation by pushing for Champions League qualification.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Some of the administration's pressure tactics: threatening to take away Harvard's non-profit status, freezing $3 billion in federal grant dollars, barring the university from enrolling foreign students, and pushing Congress to increase taxes on university endowments.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Giving water beyond the amount needed to mix powdered or concentrated formula can strain a baby's developing kidneys and lead to a rare but serious condition known as water intoxication.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Over time, heavy implants can also strain the neck and back.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
4 June 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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