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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 Weintraub, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Given that his old ally Hegseth fired him and is now recommending he be prosecuted, Caldwell's tale doesn't pass the laugh test.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The team tested two main ideas for how Mars' valleys might have formed through precipitation: one where the planet was warm and wet, and another where ice melted temporarily at the edge of a large ice cap — representing a cold, dry climate.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But losing the grant means having to pare back on work already underway, developing diagnostic tests for diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
—Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Given that his old ally Hegseth fired him and is now recommending he be prosecuted, Caldwell's tale doesn't pass the laugh test.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
While the romantic tension initially tested her bond with Emily, the duo mended their friendship before her exit from the show.
—EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The team tested two main ideas for how Mars' valleys might have formed through precipitation: one where the planet was warm and wet, and another where ice melted temporarily at the edge of a large ice cap — representing a cold, dry climate.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
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Fluorescence imaging measurements of chlorophyll concentrations showed that the photosynthetic component of D. muscorum remained undamaged throughout the experiment, while that in C. aculeata experienced a decrease in chlorophyll when exposed to X-rays.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2025
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There are rolling subs, no corners, 1990s MLS-style penalties, a white flag to challenge referee decisions, and a host of other experiments with the rules.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Their exams also found that the monkeys were 6 to 8 weeks old when they were brought to the U.S, per court documents.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Dance in the kitchen at breakfast, greet the bus after school with the promise of a special treat, and celebrate mini-milestones like finishing end-of-year exams.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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In clips taken by fans in Inglewood, Calif., both of the superstar’s daughters accompany her about a third of the way through the show for the tear-jerking Cowboy Carter ballad about motherhood, which samples Rumi’s voice in the recording.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
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Don’t leave without stopping into Apalachicola Bee Company to sample and purchase the area’s world-famous Florida tupelo honey See The Victorian Homes In The Historic District Apalachicola is one of the Sunshine State’s most historic cities, having been officially named in 1831.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Here's what to know about trying to get one in a pinch.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The official said the officer tried to walk her home, but ultimately drove her home.—
Sharif Paget,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
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That account, however, could open him up for the first time to cross examination on the witness stand.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, the true subject of the film’s examination turns out to be Nina herself, a doctor whose steady, unfailingly professional surface barely conceals self-lacerating anguish.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bade Boutique Hotel Bade Boutique Hotel is one of the best options for budget travelers looking to stretch their dollar as far as possible.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In this region, sprawling channel networks stretch from the highlands and drain into ancient lakes — possibly even an ocean.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In addition, if the artifacts were deliberately created by humans, the find would push back the timeline for human ivory processing by thousands of years.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kent Nishimura | Reuters Trump tariffs push Asian trade partners to weigh investing in massive Alaska energy project Alaska has long sought to build an 800-mile pipeline that would eventually cool gas into liquid for export to Asia.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s relationship with the judiciary has been strained by recent rulings involving immigration and the firing of federal workers.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The ruling reinforces stricter criteria for DSH calculations, potentially straining hospital finances, particularly for safety-net systems.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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