assayed

verb

past tense of assay
1
as in analyzed
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships the company assayed a sample of the rock to see if it contained gold in quantities worth mining

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2
as in tried
to make an effort to do assaying the task of writing his autobiography

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Recent Examples of assayed Is this a riddle assayed by a fairy-tale creature? — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assayed
  1. analyzed
  2. tried
  3. dissected
  4. attempted
  5. examined
  6. assessed
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  • The category analyzed the state’s business environment, employment and growth.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 29, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Nanos noted there was blood and other DNA found at the scene that is also still being analyzed, but has so far also yielded no results.
    — Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of analyzed
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  • After airing a 19th season that limped its way to the finish line, Bravo probably should have tried something a little different for the next one.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 31 July 2026
  • And in New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has tried to distance himself from his past criticisms of the city’s police department and a previous call to defund the agency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of tried
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  • In an exclusive preview of the bonus content, Emily Blunt‘s meteorologist Margaret Fairchild — who takes center stage in the film opposite Josh O’Connor — is dissected by the actress, director and more.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • Dylan’s live shows are dissected by fans in a way most artists’ aren’t.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of dissected
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  • Arbuckle claimed the bank attempted to sideline her by reassigning her staff, excluding her from meetings and reducing her pay through lower performance reviews.
    — Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • First responders attempted to save his life, but the teenager died at the scene, the Austin Police Department said in a statement.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
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  • That’s according to an analysis released by the Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF), a progressive advocacy group, which examined Federal Election Commission data through March 1.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • The effectiveness of conducting screening interviews via AI rather than a person is still being examined and preparing for these requires learning a new skill.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of examined
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  • Consciously and effortfully re-evaluating how novelty is assessed, who gets amplified, and how to best amplify minority voices are good places to start.
    — Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The club will be assessed by UEFA, European football’s governing body, over a three-year period, from the 2024-25 season to 2026-27.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 July 2026
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