1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in to sample
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in to try
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
all of these unnecessary questions are testing my patience
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of test
Joseph Cimpian, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
To make matters worse, no one test can diagnose axial spondyloarthritis.
—Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
Sandy Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Our team thoroughly tests these US online casinos across various mobile devices to ensure each site is fully mobile-compatible.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for test 
Noun
These include test scores in non-STEM subjects, confidence in one’s STEM abilities, intentions to major in physics, engineering and computer science and career aspirations.
—Joseph Cimpian, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
To make matters worse, no one test can diagnose axial spondyloarthritis.
—Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Someone then thought to test 4- and 5-year-olds and found that 98% of them were creative geniuses.
—Sandy Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Our team thoroughly tests these US online casinos across various mobile devices to ensure each site is fully mobile-compatible.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for test
Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
-
The experiment’s results go far beyond playground pastime strategy, however.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
-
Elon Musk follows the Argentine experiment closely and has enough courage to copy some of Milei’s measures.Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
There are some courses available to women via online teaching, but the female students are not allowed to take exams.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
-
The exam is free and can take as little as 30 minutes.Brian Sloan, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The perfect itinerary might include a three-hour surf session, a two-hour breakfast, and a half-day swing in the hammock before sampling Costa Rican elixirs like goldenberry and cas on the rooftop bar.Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
-
To finally discover and sample these rare plants in the wild, Dr Robinson and collaborators launched two expeditions to two separate locations in 2023, but still were only able to discover 39 of the plants in total.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Siu believes the very nature of how indies are made encourages more personal and authentic representations of what their creators are trying to impart, unimpeded by the corporate expectations that often bog down AAA games.Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
-
Yet as more starting pitchers try to extract more movement and velocity out of their pitch mix, it's almost become an either-or proposition.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
What began earlier in Iannucci’s career as simply skewering pompous politicians has matured into an examination of what happens when leaders with feet of mud let their egos make decisions that will change the lives of millions.Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
-
The great Pam Adlon directs this fearless examination of friendship and fertility.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
-
Rising personnel costs, along with an endless array of peacetime missions, are stretching U.S. forces thin.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Trump may very well push for a deal to get the hostages released and end the war.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
-
The Art Of Self-Advocacy In Networking Self-advocacy in networking is not about listing achievements or pushing an agenda.Samantha Alvita, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
This pressure typically occurs from straining during bowel movements or chronic constipation.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Jan. 2025
-
Some argue that increasing funding for affordable housing could strain the city budget and take resources away from other priorities like education and public safety.Sherell Jackson, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near test
Cite this Entry
“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share