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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Sandberg was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005, receiving 76.2% of the vote by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in his third try on the ballot.
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Jay Cohen, Denver Post, 29 July 2025
Each of those personas were tried on like shoes that didn’t fit and were kicked off.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 July 2025
First, Google has launched an AI try-on feature, enabling consumers to virtually try on clothes before making a purchase.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
When 16-year-old Alessandra tried on her first wig, her smile and tears revealed everything words couldn't express.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 20 July 2025
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Jay Cohen, Denver Post, 29 July 2025
Each of those personas were tried on like shoes that didn’t fit and were kicked off.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 July 2025
First, Google has launched an AI try-on feature, enabling consumers to virtually try on clothes before making a purchase.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
When 16-year-old Alessandra tried on her first wig, her smile and tears revealed everything words couldn't express.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 20 July 2025
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“Try on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/try%20on. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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