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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
Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
For many New Yorkers, particularly Black families who are disproportionately reported to the Administration for Children’s Services, a positive test can trigger an investigation even when there is no evidence of abuse or imminent harm.
—Dr. Mattie Renn, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Jonathan Carone, Parents, 28 May 2026
Companies are already starting to test what an AI-heavy workplace might look like.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Noun
My test vehicle was a range-topping Hybrid SX Prestige, fitted with the Rear Seat Entertainment Package ($2,500), which included the luxurious aircraft-style second-row recliners with leg supports.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
For many New Yorkers, particularly Black families who are disproportionately reported to the Administration for Children’s Services, a positive test can trigger an investigation even when there is no evidence of abuse or imminent harm.
—Dr. Mattie Renn, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Verb
Going through physical therapy and rehabilitation will test your child’s toughness in every sense of the word.
—Jonathan Carone, Parents, 28 May 2026
Companies are already starting to test what an AI-heavy workplace might look like.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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The critique is that the AI labs are openly funding competing consulting ventures while using firms’ own engagement data to train their systems (an argument that media companies, with their own experiments, know well).—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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The experiment was designed to last for five days, after which the samples onboard the space station were frozen.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
26 May 2026
Noun
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These are professionals who have completed rigorous legal education, passed licensing exams and operate under ethical obligations.—
Robert Scott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Mackenzie then suggests the reality star — who has been actively pursuing a legal career for several years but has not yet passed the California bar exam — may have seen the news coverage.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Loco moco, malasada and lau lau may sound like alien planets in some Star Wars movie, but all three are Hawaiian delicacies that every visitor should sample at least once.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Visitors can sample classic dishes including souvlaki and gyro sandwiches while moving between nine different food stations featuring homemade specialties prepared entirely by volunteers.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Truman Capote noted that one of Marilyn’s overriding features was her desire to try and please everyone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Cavs owner Dan Gilbert tried borrowing the Philadelphia blueprint by limiting ticket sales to Ohio residents through geolocation restrictions, just like the Sixers attempted in Round 2.—
Kristian Winfield,
Sun Sentinel,
25 May 2026
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Recorded throughout the book tour for On Morrison—Serpell’s electrifying, critical examination of Morrison’s writing—each episode welcomes listeners into rooms full of readers and discussions of how Morrison made her words sing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Late Saturday, the crews entered the facility to make a visual examination of the cracked container, which officials believed was holding 7,000 liquid gallons of methyl methacrylate, a chemical that is routinely used to make plastic.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Whether Glasner was justified or not in his complaints, a prolonged period of poor form, stretching back well over a month, coupled with his outbursts, led to questions over his future.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The second-biggest hit came from sophomore center fielder Siena Balistreri, who roped a two-out, two-run double off the shortstop’s glove to stretch the lead to 6-3 in the fourth.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Make sure the belt doesn't move, push your knees out into the belt, and hold.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
29 May 2026
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In a different world, those who pushed these doomsday scenarios would face professional consequences.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Cities are just starting to get a handle on the costs associated with the crisis, including fire and police department costs and strains on city resources.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Cities are also working with local hospital systems to plan for a potential surge on health care utilization that could strain capacity and activating tbeir Emergency Operations Centers to keep the public safe and informed.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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