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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Elsewhere, the EssilorLuxottica booth was packed with visitors wanting to try on the Meta collaboration glasses.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
While Liberty players had previously received gifted pairs, the pop-up created an in-the-moment styling experience, allowing players to browse, try on frames, and build their looks just moments before tipoff.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Peruvian sports journalist Jampool Cuadros Estrada tried on a Rocky robe as a cameraman followed him around the store for their latest World Cup report.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
Trainor and Sabara captured the moment Riley first tried on his prescription lenses in a heartwarming Instagram video.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
While Liberty players had previously received gifted pairs, the pop-up created an in-the-moment styling experience, allowing players to browse, try on frames, and build their looks just moments before tipoff.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Peruvian sports journalist Jampool Cuadros Estrada tried on a Rocky robe as a cameraman followed him around the store for their latest World Cup report.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
Trainor and Sabara captured the moment Riley first tried on his prescription lenses in a heartwarming Instagram video.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
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“Try on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/try%20on. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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