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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
Mike Schneider, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Relying on at-home tests alone may delay diagnosis of more serious gastrointestinal diseases.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
The researchers tested four more mating pairs and got the same result—even in total darkness.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Woods, who has been involved in four crashes over the years, is charged with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
—Mike Schneider, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Relying on at-home tests alone may delay diagnosis of more serious gastrointestinal diseases.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Pandikuthira mentioned the word Nürburgring, which is where the R35 GT-R was honed and developed when tested outside of Japan.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
The researchers tested four more mating pairs and got the same result—even in total darkness.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Like all of Bocci’s oeuvre, 118p represents yet another entry in designer Omer Arbel’s ambitious material experiments.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Initially believed to be dead, a medical exam revealed extreme abuse, consistent with being used as a bait dog for dog fighting.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The court dates for the earlier list of charges are April 7 for a probable cause hearing and April 14 for a preliminary exam.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Though sampling a bevy of varietals and vintages might be the main draw of a wine country getaway, don’t overlook your accommodations.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officials said exposure to lead in the nuggets was found during a routine surveillance sampling conducted by a state partner.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the movie, which was progressive for its time, the trans character attempts suicide after being subjected to emotional and physical abuse by the manipulative Sonny, who tries to make amends by going rogue and stealing money for their surgery.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In March 2021, then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tried to have Swalwell removed from the House Intelligence Committee over his contact with Fang, citing the same interactions now at the center of Patel's file review.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Whether this turns out to be a goofy bit of fluff or an actual examination of power dynamics in relationships is yet to be determined (though the trailer suggests the former).—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trolley lines move across the city, stretching as far West as the Darby Transit Center and back East toward 13th street.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the courtyard, the hotel’s signature Mariposa (Spanish for butterfly) sculpture stretches overhead like a modern butterfly wing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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As California pushes toward a cleaner energy future, the key challenge ahead is not just reducing emissions, but ensuring fuel remains reliable and affordable in the meantime.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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This could strain one-on-one expectations, particularly if they’re affected by public goals.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Curry's younger brother, Seth, came off the bench to contribute 12 points in his second game back after missing eight with a strained left inner thigh.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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