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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
Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Given that his old ally Hegseth fired him and is now recommending he be prosecuted, Caldwell's tale doesn't pass the laugh test.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Matt Moret, New York Times, 2 May 2025
According to Ross, Nichols tested positive for alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, drugs administered by paramedics and hospital staff, and marijuana products.
—Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Noun
But losing the grant means having to pare back on work already underway, developing diagnostic tests for diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
—Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Given that his old ally Hegseth fired him and is now recommending he be prosecuted, Caldwell's tale doesn't pass the laugh test.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
What happened in 2021? Medina Spirit’s disqualification came after the horse tested positive for betamethasone, a corticosteroid, a week after the 2021 Derby.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 2 May 2025
According to Ross, Nichols tested positive for alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, drugs administered by paramedics and hospital staff, and marijuana products.
—Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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And in an experiment that has been tracking seeds of 91 California native plant species since 1947, many seeds lost the ability to sprout in the first several decades, says Christina Walters, a seed biologist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture who is curating the study.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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An experiment by a shower head manufacturer puts this sentiment to the test.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Months 2-3: Following a gum graft, your periodontist may schedule additional exams or more frequent cleanings.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 May 2025
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Seo’s concierge service is priced at $500 per category of treatment: non-surgical skin care (including tightening treatments like Ultherapy), medical exams (like allergy and hearing tests), and beauty services (head spas, nails, massages).—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 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
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Here's what to know about trying to get one in a pinch.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The official said the officer tried to walk her home, but ultimately drove her home.—
Sharif Paget,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Expand All State administrative complaints says Miami Lakes Plastic Surgery did surgeries without documented proper examination, liposuction with too much fat removed and didn’t provide patients with enough information before surgeries.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Its message: Instead of going to see a doctor in person, customers can get access to prescription drugs and medicines by filling in a medical intake form and then undergoing an examination online by a medical professional to check their eligibility.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Horses line up at a 65-foot starting gate that stretches across the track.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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As the demonstrations stretched across the summer and fall, students took action too.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The Legendary Entertainment production earned another $3.1 million on Friday (down 42%) to push its total domestic gross to $387.6 million.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
3 May 2025
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The use of Orbison’s repertoire in Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive shows how music can push mainstream Hollywood film beyond its traditional boundaries.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 May 2025
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Trump’s relationship with the judiciary has been strained by recent rulings involving immigration and the firing of federal workers.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Leavitt declined to answer when asked if the move had strained the relationship between the president and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who has sought to curry favor with Trump in recent months.—
Bloomberg News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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