retests 1 of 2

plural of retest

retests

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of retest

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retests
Noun
  • The three-hour exam, which tests students on physics, chemistry and biology in a multiple-choice format, is among the country’s most punishing tests along with its engineering counterpart, the JEE, both demanding years of near-total devotion.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 20 June 2026
  • What are considered normal testosterone levels in men can range widely, from around 300 to more than 800 nanograms per deciliter, but even that depends on which guidelines are followed or which lab tests were conducted, Brahmbhatt said.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • For more precise information, Three Rivers Waterkeeper, a nonprofit that helps protect and restore the water quality of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers and their surrounding watersheds, samples the rivers and tributaries weekly each summer as part of its Swim Guide program.
    Daniel Bain, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
  • In Procida, one of the Phlegraean Islands off the coast of Naples, Tucci samples a lemon salad.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • In the weeks since, Indian media has reported several student suicides allegedly linked to the immense pressure of the exams, which Dipke and his supporters commemorated this week by lighting candles.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • But not for long, when there are still pratfalls to stage and pants to drop and robot prostate exams to supervise.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Lisa Bryant, chair of Fresno State’s political science department who researches political polarization and trust in elections, said lower turnout in many inland counties reflects long-standing demographic and socioeconomic trends.
    Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
  • Her company has developed tech that autonomously researches brands, develops strategies, and generates ad creative based by real performance data.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The cause and manner of death for both individuals remain pending the examinations and conclusion of the investigation.
    CBS Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
    Austin Sarat, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • In addition to reckoning with conspicuous consumption, my novel also investigates what life looks like for the Anderson women when the perennially absent Alan becomes an always-there man.
    Courtney Maum, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
    Justin Elliott, ProPublica, 18 June 2026
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“Retests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retests. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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