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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
Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 17 June 2026
And given the expanse of technology in the game, Whan said there were questions whether any reduction in distance with the new golf ball test would be enough.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
So far, 270 raptors have tested positive for bird flu, including some baby owls and baby eagles.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Noun
Smilianska was never asked to take a test for drugs or alcohol.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 17 June 2026
And given the expanse of technology in the game, Whan said there were questions whether any reduction in distance with the new golf ball test would be enough.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Verb
The system was tested on strawberries and can remove the fruit by twisting its stem rather than cutting it.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
So far, 270 raptors have tested positive for bird flu, including some baby owls and baby eagles.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 11 June 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,
17 June 2026
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For much of her defining run, Lizzo was emblematic of an idyllic extramusical experiment, her songs a wellspring for yas queen enthusiasm.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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The physical exam, the fourth one of his second term came amid public scrutiny around visible bruises, skin discoloration and swollen ankles.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Some women who filed lawsuits against Ortega reported they had been confused about whether demeaning or uncomfortable actions the doctor engaged in during exams was within the bounds of necessary medical behavior.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Another winning photograph shows a marine biologist off of western Australia sampling the microbes living on the skin of a wild whale shark.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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It was alleged that Murphy had years of misconduct, which included improperly touching genitals during massages and intrusive observation during urine sampling for drug tests.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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When a group of six fans wearing white t-shirts with the pre-revolution flag emblazoned on the fronts tried to enter, they were stopped by a security staffer, who called over her supervisor.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Investigators are expected to move the wreckage to a secure location for further examination after initial on-site documentation is complete.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The judge ultimately directed an examination of potential options for his detainment in the Tampa area, and has now ruled for that custodial transfer to occur.—
Doug Lantz,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Taiwan’s indigenous people –– who nowadays make up just a tiny proportion of the island’s population –– are believed to be the ancestors of many of the groups who came to inhabit lands stretching from Hawaii and Easter Island in the eastern Pacific, to Madagascar, off the coast of east Africa.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The perk here is that the material holds up to cold weather by stretching and expanding without breaking, requiring fewer repairs and resource use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Verb
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As the crew invades his space and a volatile director (Pyper-Ferguson) pushes him to his limits the line between Levi and his character dissolves.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Watch for dents, broken springs, or light coming through, as these can strain parts and lead to bigger issues.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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The latest trustees' report found that Social Security's finances are being strained by an aging population, lower immigration and tax changes.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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