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Definition of retestsnext
plural of retest

retests

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verb

present tense third-person singular of retest

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Verb
  • The Martian samples the scientists studied, which bore a strong match to rocks found near San Diego and South Africa, ranged from as small as a pebble to as large as a boulder.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Of the clean-up options detailed in its application, the city prefers a plan that removes the pile and basement foundation, then samples the soil and groundwater to find out whether further work is needed to mitigate toxins.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The new sunscreen achieved an SPF rating of 30 and – without the clumping particles – was visibly less whiter, as confirmed by an array of color science metric tests the team conducted.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Matrix has already completed successful flight tests near Shanghai, bringing real size and real ambition to an industry still dominated by small prototypes.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • As a result, doctors are being forced to fall back on basic clinical exams to diagnose patients.
    Sarah Moreno Updated February 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Perplexity incentivizes students to promote its products on college campuses by giving them money for each student who downloads Comet, its AI browser, and runs ads showcasing how its tool helps students cheat on assignments and exams.
    Liz Shulman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Melinda Roth, a professor at the Washington and Lee University School of Law, who researches prediction markets, told CBS News.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Benjamin Katz, an associate professor in the department of human development and family science at Virginia Tech, researches how lifestyle factors can influence cognitive function throughout a person’s life.
    Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • And the bureau has said its digital evidence laboratory conducts hundreds of audio and video examinations each year.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
  • But those examinations and other fees associated with the deal eventually saw the move collapse.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Set in southern Patagonia, the six-part series follows Fabiola, a strong-willed detective who investigates the disappearance of a Mexican archaeology student who vanished while seeking the mythical Friendship Island.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The Moment which investigates how her Brat album took the world by storm in the summer of 2024, the musician leaned into romance and synths this time around.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Retests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retests. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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