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)
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
The Chiefs brought their draft picks, free-agent rookies and tryout hopefuls to Kansas City last weekend, nearly 90 of them in all.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
The junior lifeguard candidate was swimming about 25 yards from shore during tryouts for the junior lifeguard cadet program when the sea lion emerged from the water and bit her, Crabtree said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
After a weekend of tryouts, the 2025 Chiefs Cheer squad was announced, a mix of veterans and rookies just like the football team.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Harbaugh is doing away with most 11-on-11 periods during the three-day tryout period.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
The Chiefs brought their draft picks, free-agent rookies and tryout hopefuls to Kansas City last weekend, nearly 90 of them in all.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
The junior lifeguard candidate was swimming about 25 yards from shore during tryouts for the junior lifeguard cadet program when the sea lion emerged from the water and bit her, Crabtree said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
After a weekend of tryouts, the 2025 Chiefs Cheer squad was announced, a mix of veterans and rookies just like the football team.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
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Verb
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The honor system was tested on recorded outs, and Koechner was calling everything a ball and allowing runners who were out to stay on base and run around the path.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
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Tensions mount when trust is tested — and a DeltFall survivor joins the fold.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Noun
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To show up and work like this every rehearsal, every performance, every day, McDonald has become an emotional athlete.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
28 May 2025
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In that scene, there were rehearsals, an intimacy coordinator was present, and the set was closed.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
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
Noun
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As individual workouts are taking place and players are participating in interviews with their potential new teams, now is the time for the candidates to separate themselves.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The Dolphins conclude their offseason workouts with next week’s three-day mandatory minicamp.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2025
Noun
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All are fodder for her intricate textile works, a parallel practice to her floral-design studio.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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Though inhalation abuse is not a new practice, figures cited by CNN show an increase in the number of teens taking part.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Pierce & Ward Bar Stool $349 West Elm Pierce and Ward’s collaboration with West Elm is an exercise in thoughtful maximalism, and these matching bar stools add lots of personality to any cocktail hour arrangements.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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The aim was to explore what helps students step out of their comfort zones and what kind of personal insights result from that exercise.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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