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)
Jessie Dax-Setkus, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
Both games could be an ugly brand of basketball unless the Celtics backups shine and take the game seriously as tryouts for the playoffs.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
In the tryout in Connecticut, I got cast as the toughest orphan — later named Pepper — and the show was terrible.
—Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
The final factor is whether the player immediately joins the NHL roster, burning a year of the entry-level contract in the process, or signs a contract that begins the following season, which permits the prospect to then sign an amateur tryout (ATO) and play in the AHL.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Successful completion of a tryout is required to participate.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
Both games could be an ugly brand of basketball unless the Celtics backups shine and take the game seriously as tryouts for the playoffs.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
In the tryout in Connecticut, I got cast as the toughest orphan — later named Pepper — and the show was terrible.
—Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
The final factor is whether the player immediately joins the NHL roster, burning a year of the entry-level contract in the process, or signs a contract that begins the following season, which permits the prospect to then sign an amateur tryout (ATO) and play in the AHL.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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As someone who’s tested his fair share of add-on lenses for smartphones, this one feels much more premium.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Boom tested the material for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the Department of Defense’s organization for accelerating the adoption of commercial and dual-use technology, and the Air Force Operational Energy Office, dedicated to increasing operational efficiency of military aircraft.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The night before the Rio concert, the pop star surprised beachgoers on Copacabana by taking the stage for a rehearsal.—
Christopher Ulloa,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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During a rehearsal in New Mexico on Oct. 21, 2021, Baldwin’s gun discharged a live bullet, killing 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In clips taken by fans in Inglewood, Calif., both of the superstar’s daughters accompany her about a third of the way through the show for the tear-jerking Cowboy Carter ballad about motherhood, which samples Rumi’s voice in the recording.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
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Don’t leave without stopping into Apalachicola Bee Company to sample and purchase the area’s world-famous Florida tupelo honey See The Victorian Homes In The Historic District Apalachicola is one of the Sunshine State’s most historic cities, having been officially named in 1831.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The worst ones require a full upper-body workout just to season your eggs.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Along with a workout and a few moments of praise, my skincare routine has become a major part of my self-care routine (courtesy of my wife who’s expanded my grooming horizons).—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lena Nguyen, a family lawyer based in Texas, said she's seen more divorces stem from a wife falling ill than a husband falling ill in her practice, though each situation is unique.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Everything about the transition is overwhelming, from the skill of the other players on the court to the length of practices, so Rivers said she’s tried to be patient with her progress early on.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Outside of Washington, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s followers appear to be scrambling the country's stubborn red-blue divide USA TODAY Texas is looking at bills to bring back exercise.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Try to add fiber to your diet gradually, drink plenty of fluids, and keep up with regular exercise to avoid bloating and cramps.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
2 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 11 May. 2025.
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