as in tried
to make an effort to do
he had been in gymnastics for some time before he even considered essaying that move
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Recent Examples of essayed
During the last 45 years or so, additional sketches for the finale have surfaced, and a number of musicologists and composers have essayed completions of the movement.
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Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
In the process, Tarr essayed an arresting tone poem about spiritual isolation that enraptured viewers.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
The story is raw, layered, and powerful, with unforgettable characters which will be essayed by incredibly talented actors.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
In the process, Tarr essayed an arresting tone poem about spiritual isolation that enraptured viewers.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
The story is raw, layered, and powerful, with unforgettable characters which will be essayed by incredibly talented actors.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essayed
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He was armed with a knife and was not compliant when arriving officers tried to detain him but eventually was arrested after officers tasered him, according to authorities.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Neither the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, which tried Young, nor his attorney, Candice Shoemaker, immediately responded to requests for comment Wednesday evening.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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To no one’s surprise, Nebraska fans have packed Charles Schwab Field as the Cornhuskers (42-15) attempted to win their third consecutive Big Ten Tournament.—
Jack Vita,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Cavs owner Dan Gilbert tried borrowing the Philadelphia blueprint by limiting ticket sales to Ohio residents through geolocation restrictions, just like the Sixers attempted in Round 2.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2026
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“Essayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essayed. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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