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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
Jon Hamilton, NPR, 21 May 2025
The electronic test equipment manufacturer reported earnings for the fiscal second quarter that came in above Wall Street consensus forecasts.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Motasem El Bawab, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
To validate the model's reliability, the team must first test it against known observations.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
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Noun
The test cleared by the FDA is likely to attract a much broader audience.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 21 May 2025
The electronic test equipment manufacturer reported earnings for the fiscal second quarter that came in above Wall Street consensus forecasts.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Verb
For instance, if analytics reveal that users are dropping off around the 10-minute mark during live matches, the team can test alternative highlight packaging and adjust the timing of push notifications.
—Motasem El Bawab, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
To validate the model's reliability, the team must first test it against known observations.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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Unbeknownst to her, Stitch is actually a mischievous alien experiment who escaped his home galaxy and is now being hunted by extraterrestrials.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s executive order to limit birthright citizenship is a serious challenge to the 14th Amendment, which enshrined a radical principle of our democratic experiment: that anyone born here is an American.—
James Thomas Snyder,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Healthcare providers diagnose appendicitis using medical history, physical exams, and screening tests.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
17 May 2025
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The union certification process varies across the unions but generally requires an extensive background check, sometimes an exam, and the agreement to abide by the union’s agent regulations.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Attendees could sample the wood’s notes in many forms, including an amber sandalwood accord and a spicy sandalwood accord.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Loquats are a national icon, pictured on souvenirs and contributing to recipes for everything from jams and jellies to chutneys, cakes, and even liqueurs, so be sure to sample those too.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Two years later, he was tried again and found guilty of felony murder and second-degree kidnapping.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The festival’s Un Certain Regard section featured two films by young actors trying their hand at directing full-length features for the first time.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
Noun
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On cross examination, defense lawyers questioned why Morgan has not rekindled her relationship with Ventura.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
19 May 2025
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Unfortunately, some doctors are forgoing critical examination and relying only on the blood test.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for areas in Texas that stretch from the Texas Hill Country and the Rio Grande to the state's east coast.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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He is scheduled to pitch again the next time through the rotation, but will likely be limited to 75-80 pitches, Francona said Sunday, instead of stretching to 90.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Verb
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As Nuno pointed out, the player of the season award could reasonably have been renamed the ‘team of the season award’ during a campaign in which Forest followed up back-to-back fights against relegation by pushing for Champions League qualification.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Some of the administration's pressure tactics: threatening to take away Harvard's non-profit status, freezing $3 billion in federal grant dollars, barring the university from enrolling foreign students, and pushing Congress to increase taxes on university endowments.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Emerging narrative or worldview: Immigrants take jobs from American citizens and strain local resources.—
Rick Miller,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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At a time when housing affordability is already straining household finances, that threat isn’t helping inspire confidence.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
22 May 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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