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 new report, authored by Marc Rosenblum, a former head of the DHS Office of Homeland Security Statistics who left in July, relies on other records obtained through open-records requests and analyzed by outside groups.
    — Ted Hesson, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers analyzed data from more than 485,000 Chinese adults ages 30 to 79.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of analyzed
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  • Prosecutors had argued that Sierra initially tried to cover up the crimes but was ultimately linked to them through DNA evidence.
    — CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In short, Kroger tried hard and was thwarted by the regulators.
    — Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of tried
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  • After Jones shined during his first start, the Gators’ quarterback decision will be scrutinized and dissected, fueling two weeks of endless conjecture leading up to the Georgia game.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • There is something fitting about seeing Deakins, whose work is so often studied and dissected by others, sitting among the audience, still looking and listening.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of dissected
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  • The Marshall and Hamilton campaigns and the outside groups spending big to influence the race have attempted to define the candidates for voters in vitriolic attack ads.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In that Comedy Central show, Fielder played a would-be business consultant who attempted to help real business owners by proposing unorthodox solutions to market their services.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of attempted
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  • The model examined the website, found a vulnerable script and used it to complete the calculation.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The report examined two scenarios involving a relatively smooth transition.
    — Sheena Rossiter, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of examined
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  • Two of these tests assessed the chip’s ability to spot unusual plasma activity and predict disruptions.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Officials reviewed the play for a possible hostile act by Howard, but assessed no foul on the Atlanta guard.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
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