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
The story is raw, layered, and powerful, with unforgettable characters which will be essayed by incredibly talented actors.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essayed
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Bonta had tried to change security provisions in the Political Reform Act before.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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And boos rained down when Australia tried to knock the ball around in the back, refusing to engage Canada with forward momentum.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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At the start of the second quarter, Timberview attempted a 32-yard field goal.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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In Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis, hundreds of Palestinians attempted to return to their homes, only to find wrecked buildings, rubble and destruction upon the withdrawal of the Israeli troops.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Essayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essayed. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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