try on
verb
tried on; trying on; tries on
1
: to put on (a garment) in order to test the fit
2
: to use or test experimentally
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During New York Fashion Week, the young, emerging designer continued to push the envelope with an interactive presentation, developed by Fiducia AI, that allowed guests to virtually try on her fall collection.
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Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
The young Gavin tries on various personas.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Facing only 13 men and an open backfield, France put the result to bed when Thomas Ramos' kick-pass bounced to right winger Gaël Dréan for a walk-in try on debut.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Kim recently posted a video on Instagram about trying on a new pair of denim shorts.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
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Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
The young Gavin tries on various personas.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Facing only 13 men and an open backfield, France put the result to bed when Thomas Ramos' kick-pass bounced to right winger Gaël Dréan for a walk-in try on debut.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Kim recently posted a video on Instagram about trying on a new pair of denim shorts.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Try on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/try%20on. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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