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)
Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
What's ahead: The league is currently registering for tryouts, held in March and April, ahead of the fall 2025 season.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
The Ballers in particular are living up to their democratic billing, holding an open tryout last year that led to the signing of three players, including female trailblazer Kelsie Whitmore.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
His size or long odds to make the team didn’t stop him from having a good tryout.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Reeling from his disappearance, Amari finds Quinton has left behind secrets, including his nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
What's ahead: The league is currently registering for tryouts, held in March and April, ahead of the fall 2025 season.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
The Ballers in particular are living up to their democratic billing, holding an open tryout last year that led to the signing of three players, including female trailblazer Kelsie Whitmore.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
His size or long odds to make the team didn’t stop him from having a good tryout.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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Toxic algae bloom possibly related to Palisades Fire sickens marine life 02:54 Stephanie Wilcox said her toddler's pediatrician recommended testing their home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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National Geographic/Gary Moyes The NatGeo series focuses on some of the fresh insights gained from analyzing the digital scan, enabling Titanic researchers like Stephenson to test key details from eyewitness accounts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Listen · 2:05 min During a rehearsal break, Timbers, Groff, the choreographer Shannon Lewis and the music supervisor Andrew Resnick gathered to talk about six songs that are central to the show — and to understanding the layers and mysteries of Bobby Darin.—
Alan Light,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The whole eight-week rehearsal period was one of the greatest experiences of all of our lives.—
Mark Seliger,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Although the La Roja hero spent the lion’s share of his competitive years in Catalunya, he’s also sampled the sport in Asia and the Middle East with Vissel Kobe (Japan) and Emirates Club (United Arab Emirates).—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Over the next few decades, Romeo continued to tour and record new music, while some of his classic songs continued to find new listeners, especially through sampling.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2025
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In addition to spending long hours at work, Guo is religious about her daily workouts at gym chain Barry’s Bootcamp.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The couple, who have been married for three years, are making the most of 29-year-old Patrick’s NFL offseason with fishing trips and family workouts.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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While some partake in more traditional practices like prayer or mass on Easter Sunday, others enjoy a more secular interpretation with baskets, egg decorating, egg hunting, and of course, the Easter Bunny.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Storing eggs at room temperature: While this might be common practice in other countries, in the U.S., eggs are washed before being sold, removing their protective coating (bloom).—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Patients with desk jobs are usually back to work within a week or two, but have to abstain from exercise until cleared by their surgeon.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Experts say water exercise is a great, joint-friendly option that people are more likely to stick with.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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