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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
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
The week ahead offers tests to both camps.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
By halftime, your ears are ringing and your patience is tested.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For Georgia Southern, the trip to California – with a loss at Fresno State last week and a week’s worth of practices at the Dallas Cowboys’ training camp in Oxnard before Saturday’s appointment in the Coliseum – was a good test before the Eagles begin Sun Belt Conference play.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
The week ahead offers tests to both camps.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
After the letter appeared, Gibson decided to test the waters.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
By halftime, your ears are ringing and your patience is tested.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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Testing the balance between strength and sustainability For experiments, the team used Polymaker’s PolyTerra PLA as the eco-friendly filament and Ultimaker’s PLA for reinforcement.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Historically, his classes had relied on open-book, take-home exams, where students could leverage textbooks and the internet.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Your doctor will probably ask questions about your medical and family history and do a physical exam to better understand the cause of lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Soil that’s too moist is heavy and expensive to ship and may cause sampling boxes to break apart.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Grab breakfast or lunch at The Roots Restaurant, savor smoked brisket at Cryderman’s Barbecue, or sample fresh seafood and Southern specialities at Backwater.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Schiffer said Meghan had been too risk averse in the first two seasons, but could try to pitch a slightly different concept for a third season that pushed the boundaries far more.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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His analysis of Paqueta’s performances in the four games under scrutiny was that his fouls were simply typical of an attacking midfielder trying — not very successfully — to help his team defensively.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Cape Fear series adaptation — created, written, and showrun by Nick Antosca — is billed as a tense, Hitchcockian thriller and an examination of America’s obsession with true crime in the 21st century.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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New technologies are always up for examination before becoming routine, said Nathan Lents, a professor of biology at the City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The line often stretches out the door, a testament to the café’s reputation as one of Nashville’s most beloved no-frills eateries.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shark nets were installed across 51 beaches in NSW, for the season starting September 1, across 51 beaches stretching around 140 miles from Newcastle to Wollongong, 9News reports.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Ascent fought back against the defending league champion Tampa Bay Sun in a prime-time Gainbridge Super League matchup, thrilling an energetic Charlotte crowd on a night when kickoff was pushed back roughly 30 minutes due to thunderstorms.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 'why wall' In a room at Fort Jackson next to the paved outdoor area where trainees strain through sweaty workouts, one wall is covered in scribbled-on sticky notes.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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The problem often develops from straining during bowel movements, with diet and weight playing a major role.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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