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as in experiment
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
will need to run some tests on the blood sample to rule out blood poisoning
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as in exam
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
applicants for the cashier's position must first take a simple math test
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as in to sample
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in to try
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
all of these unnecessary questions are testing my patience
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Recent Examples of test
Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
One test came when Masan was faced with a reimbursement-style fitness benefit that was popular with employees, but didn’t move the needle on anything.
—Alice Williams, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Sunday’s election will test that belief.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
His Lakers need to generate as many answers as possible to a test that has new questions emerging by the day.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
One test came when Masan was faced with a reimbursement-style fitness benefit that was popular with employees, but didn’t move the needle on anything.
—Alice Williams, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
The company’s now looking to expand into America and is apparently already testing its products at at least one dealership stateside.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Sunday’s election will test that belief.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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These are the sites of experiments that can reach back for decades; since trees, by definition, take a fairly long time to grow, that span allows scientists to understand how forests develop and to look for the changes that a warming climate is producing.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program will visit 32 schools in Miami-Dade County through April providing about 1,478 comprehensive eye exams.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But Morath has cited the district’s overall below-average performance on the STAAR exams, which will need to improve before the state will return local control.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What once drew a modest crowd now sees roughly 5,000 to 6,000 people pass through in a single day, sampling dishes from chefs with roots all over the world, Robinson said.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The fish market lets customers sample fresh cuts of the day’s catch, and the historic waterfront has a seasonal ice-skating rink.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While Hungary is a member of the European Union, Orbán has repeatedly attacked the it and clashed with his European counterparts on several issues, including Russia's war in Ukraine, using his veto power to try to block the EU's efforts to support Ukraine.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Funderburk walked three batters in the eighth, but Spencer Torkelson was out trying to advance when a pitch got behind catcher Victor Caratini and bounced off the limestone backstop right back to the catcher.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As evidenced by the trailer, the doc is set to offer a comprehensive examination of the blurry lines between superstar wrestler Hulk Hogan and the man who played and created him, Terry Bollea.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
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An examination of his patrol car revealed Teresa’s fingerprints on the hood of his patrol car, intermingled with Duckett’s.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Much of Colorado’s growth is now concentrated in a belt of counties stretching from Weld down to Elbert and El Paso counties, temporarily bypassing Arapahoe, which had the state’s biggest population loss in raw numbers.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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That expansion now stretches beyond content into areas like financial services and telecom, further increasing demands on his time.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Magyar’s ex-wife, Varga, who had countersigned the pardon papers as justice minister, was pushed out of parliament.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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If someone pushes for more time or attention, think before responding.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The World Health Organization has emphasized that while cholera is preventable and treatable, a global surge in cases has strained the supply of oral cholera vaccines and heightened the need for diversified treatment strategies.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Iranian attacks on industrial sites in Qatar, which produce about 30% of the world's helium, and the closure of the vital shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz have severely strained helium supplies in recent weeks.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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