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as in experiment
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
will need to run some tests on the blood sample to rule out blood poisoning
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as in exam
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
applicants for the cashier's position must first take a simple math test
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as in to sample
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in to try
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
all of these unnecessary questions are testing my patience
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Recent Examples of test
Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Given that his old ally Hegseth fired him and is now recommending he be prosecuted, Caldwell's tale doesn't pass the laugh test.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The team tested two main ideas for how Mars' valleys might have formed through precipitation: one where the planet was warm and wet, and another where ice melted temporarily at the edge of a large ice cap — representing a cold, dry climate.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But losing the grant means having to pare back on work already underway, developing diagnostic tests for diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
—Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Given that his old ally Hegseth fired him and is now recommending he be prosecuted, Caldwell's tale doesn't pass the laugh test.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
While the romantic tension initially tested her bond with Emily, the duo mended their friendship before her exit from the show.
—EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The team tested two main ideas for how Mars' valleys might have formed through precipitation: one where the planet was warm and wet, and another where ice melted temporarily at the edge of a large ice cap — representing a cold, dry climate.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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Fluorescence imaging measurements of chlorophyll concentrations showed that the photosynthetic component of D. muscorum remained undamaged throughout the experiment, while that in C. aculeata experienced a decrease in chlorophyll when exposed to X-rays.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2025
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There are rolling subs, no corners, 1990s MLS-style penalties, a white flag to challenge referee decisions, and a host of other experiments with the rules.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Their exams also found that the monkeys were 6 to 8 weeks old when they were brought to the U.S, per court documents.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Dance in the kitchen at breakfast, greet the bus after school with the promise of a special treat, and celebrate mini-milestones like finishing end-of-year exams.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Although the La Roja hero spent the lion’s share of his competitive years in Catalunya, he’s also sampled the sport in Asia and the Middle East with Vissel Kobe (Japan) and Emirates Club (United Arab Emirates).—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The margin of sampling error for the full sample of 1,500 likely voters is plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Here's what to know about trying to get one in a pinch.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The official said the officer tried to walk her home, but ultimately drove her home.—
Sharif Paget,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
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That account, however, could open him up for the first time to cross examination on the witness stand.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, the true subject of the film’s examination turns out to be Nina herself, a doctor whose steady, unfailingly professional surface barely conceals self-lacerating anguish.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bade Boutique Hotel Bade Boutique Hotel is one of the best options for budget travelers looking to stretch their dollar as far as possible.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The National Geographic show eventually chose the RED with the ultra-telephoto Canon CN 20 lens set, which can stretch from 50-1000mm.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The upcoming show will explore the story of Black dandyism as a sartorial declaration and a tool for pushing (and examining) social and political change, both historically and in contemporary society.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Justice Department is pushing for several changes, Dahlquist said on Monday during the trial.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The psychological tension deepens as Elisa and her husband Fred are scrutinized by law enforcement and media, their family strained by mounting secrets.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Hempstead noted that those who lose coverage due to work requirements would strain hospital systems, as uninsured people seek health care through other means, such as the emergency room or through charity care.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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