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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
Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Our study is not the only one to put this question to the test.
—CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
When Chili’s tested the Southwest Queso on consumers, nearly 70 percent preferred it over the outgoing Skillet Beef Queso.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Once this portion of the test was complete, testers were asked to take their shoes on walks outside for at least 1 to 2 miles, and at least 4 to 5 times during the three-week period.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Our study is not the only one to put this question to the test.
—CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
He was being put through training recently to test his ability to stay calm under pressure as Douglas tried to overstimulate his senses.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
When Chili’s tested the Southwest Queso on consumers, nearly 70 percent preferred it over the outgoing Skillet Beef Queso.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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Its ringing, however, is now barely audible beneath the glass bell jar protecting the experiment.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Play and Learn Sensory Table is designed with multiple compartments so kids can scoop, pour, mix, and experiment with different textures.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Panthers’ special teams unit went from being the top of the class to bombing a big exam.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Others were related to the actual content of the courses, such as a school that used a curriculum that included inaccurate information about permissible blood-alcohol levels for drivers and another school that provided students with answers to final exam questions in advance.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Overwhelming is indeed the right way to describe sampling some of these vintages, especially for the first time.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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Editors sampled the bread quarters side by side, scoring them on taste, texture, and overall experience using a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some experts liken it to trying to spot a snowball in a snowstorm.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Overseas activists have tried to deliver aid in the past to Gaza but have either been intercepted by Israeli forces or come under some form of attack.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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An examination of the bodies concluded they were killed hours later.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) is among those concerned that the threat of interference stretches far beyond Washington, DC.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Arms stretched wide and his eyes popping even wider, the ball grasped tightly in his left hand, Boise State fifth-year cornerback A’Marion McCoy soaked in the cheers.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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For Rick Neuheisel, the moment was enough to push him over the edge emotionally.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To imagine Israel blindsiding Washington in this most sensitive theater strains credulity.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wisconsin food banks remain open during a government shutdown, but an extended shutdown would likely strain resources for local pantries, according to according to Cameron Wengrzyn, marketing and communications director for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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