as in challenging
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
beginning rock climbers should choose a less testing route to the summit
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as in sampling
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in trying
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 testing
Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022
So a review of the principles and record of means-testing social programs is warranted.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2021
Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026
For example, researchers from the University of Michigan developed AI to simulate terrible drivers, reducing the costs and complexity of testing the technology.
—Katherine Moynihan, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Our testers evaluated each Dutch oven’s performance, ease of use, durability, and value (once the retail price was revealed post-testing).
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022
So a review of the principles and record of means-testing social programs is warranted.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2021
Verb
Microsoft has started testing these additions with the Release Preview ring of Windows 11, which means they’ll be released to all Windows 11 users imminently.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026
For example, researchers from the University of Michigan developed AI to simulate terrible drivers, reducing the costs and complexity of testing the technology.
—Katherine Moynihan, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testing
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If some species can continue reproducing even under challenging conditions, that resilience could buy ecosystems valuable time.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Much of Shrinking revolves around people going through challenging times and healing through finding love, such as Paul (Harrison Ford) beginning a relationship with his doctor.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Making rap, especially with sampling and listening to records from the early ‘70s and late ‘60s, Star Trek falls right into that area.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2026
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Testing done last month was limited due to the nature of the concrete pile, and the basement could not be reached for sampling.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Under New York law, the district attorney's office could be barred from trying Mangione on state murder charges if his federal trial happens first.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The three cops who showed up weaved through the crowd trying to find the somebody who made the phone call.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Business leaders, of course, have their own interests and shareholders to serve, but Democrats can still protect the public interest while giving CEOs a seat at the table to reach pragmatic answers to difficult questions like these.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Activist groups say hundreds of people have been killed, though the true toll remains difficult to verify due to the internet blackout and tight state controls on information.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The study was helmed by a group of German scientists examining the effects of ocean acidity.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
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Future studies will focus on improving the model, testing the system in larger groups and examining how real-time physiological data can inform care outside the clinic.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Giaccio also incorporates stretching and foam rolling into her recovery process.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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On a typical $50,000 new-car loan with a $10,000 down payment and 8% APR, stretching financing from 48 months to 84 months can add nearly $5,500 in extra interest over the life of the loan.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Dozens of asylum seekers like her, as well as refugees who passed a rigorous, years-long vetting process before being admitted to the United States, have been arrested in Minnesota in recent weeks, immigration lawyers and advocates say.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Every small business article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of business products.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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In early 2026, the car brands leading in advanced AI are primarily split between those pushing the boundaries of full autonomous driving like Tesla, and those integrating sophisticated, safe and intuitive AI into the user experience like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers were pushing a measure, similar to those enacted in Australia and Canada, that would have forced tech giants to pay online publishers for the ransacking, er, use, of their journalistic content.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Testing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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