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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
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Hermeus is pursuing this goal through a series of prototypes, each designed to test a different portion of the flight envelope, from taxiing and takeoff through to high-speed supersonic flight.
—David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 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
Mollner’s director’s cut ultimately tested through the roof, prompting then-Miramax CEO Bill Block to offer him final cut as an apology.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Hermeus is pursuing this goal through a series of prototypes, each designed to test a different portion of the flight envelope, from taxiing and takeoff through to high-speed supersonic flight.
—David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
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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
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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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Starting in March 2025, UC Davis began driving an electric vehicle with highly specialized air sampling equipment to examine the size and composition of airborne particles in the Eaton and Palisades burn scars.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Cityfolk shouldn’t expect a Manhattan-caliber dining experience—perhaps embrace beer, burgers, and pizza over formality—but definitely sample the desserts and pastries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 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
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The actress started advocating for menopause and mid-life care in 2024 − after her doctor misdiagnosed her symptoms as herpes − and pushed for legislation to fund research and education in women’s health.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The visit is a chance for Xi to push for a rebalancing of these ties and to signal the importance of the relationship to Beijing at a moment of global flux.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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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 6 Jun. 2026.
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