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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
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Oklahoma, ranked seventh in nation thanks largely to hot shooting Buddy Hield, would be their toughest test.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 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
Here's everything to know about the Boeing Starliner, and when the spacecraft could launch on another NASA flight test.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Oklahoma, ranked seventh in nation thanks largely to hot shooting Buddy Hield, would be their toughest test.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 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 modern field of bioethics emerged from the 1947 Nuremberg Doctors’ Trial, where Nazi physicians were prosecuted for conducting brutal medical experiments on imprisoned people.—
Jennifer McCurdy,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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As a novel political experiment, the United States lacked the indigenous sources of identity available in older, more tradition-minded societies.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Thousands of college students had their final exams rescheduled and their grades delayed when the Canvas platform was hacked earlier this month.—
Tarika Barrett,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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After years of legal battles, Orthodox Jewish women in Israel can now take the official rabbinic exams.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 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
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Museums are sincerely trying to connect with their publics (even if these are often cast as consumers), and the horizon for that experiment is almost limitless.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The request alleges Applegate tried to open Carpenter’s front door on May 23.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Rather than prompting examination of the systems in which those outcomes occur, a common counterargument is that attention to diversity risks lowering standards or excusing poor performance.—
Vanessa Grubbs,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Levinson and director of photography Marcell Rév mostly left the soundstages that defined the first two seasons for an expansive, on-location examination of Southern California, from Lancaster to Long Beach.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The phone and internet cables that should have stretched over the track are gone.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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From lightweight gauze and breezy crochet to stretch denim and moisture-wicking activewear, the fabrics on these cropped pants and shorts contribute to both their comfort and style.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Verb
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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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Trading Mikko Rantanen was supposed to ease the cap strain for ’26-27 and ’27-28, but the Avs landed back on that track anyway thanks to the Martin Necas contract.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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The move against sitting government officials threatens to undermine Mexico’s ruling party — which came to power on a promise to combat corruption — and further strain the already tense relationship between the two countries.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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