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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
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Every year, Trump could perform each of the exercises in his own test.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
The ambitious mission would aim to test the limits of Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity in one of the universe's most extreme environments.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Two test flights of the Vulcan rocket last year gave military officials enough confidence to certify it for launching the Pentagon's medium-to-large space missions.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Every year, Trump could perform each of the exercises in his own test.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Formula One tire supplier Pirelli has released a statement after Franco Colapinto suffered a major crash while testing the 2026 tire compound in Hungary.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
The ambitious mission would aim to test the limits of Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity in one of the universe's most extreme environments.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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Harvard found in an experiment with nearly 300 executives, that those who relied on ChatGPT for stock price forecasts grew more optimistic and overconfident — and ultimately made worse predictions than peers who worked with other humans to discuss the logic.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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But Betterton knew his team owed the public transparency on experiments occurring in their area.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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After checking the man's heart and neck, Saunders told the man that the last part of the exam would involve the man's testicles.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
6 Aug. 2025
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The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exams, or STAAR tests, are heavily weighted in these ratings, but other data points — such as how well campuses are closing performance gaps between student groups — are also part of the state’s calculations.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Groundwater, surface water and drinking water around the scene continue to be regularly sampled, per the EPA.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Conducted July 25-30, the survey sampled 1,000 U.S. respondents and has a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This has been a trying time for my family, me and my fans, and the support throughout the garage and my partners has been a bright spot.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The organizers try to strike a balance between elements in which merch or products might come into play and the best things in Laufey life being free.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Carter said the lab is involved in fingerprinting, narcotics, toxicology and firearms examination.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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The examination was conducted by Firefly Investigations, a Pennsylvania company with law enforcement expertise.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At its longest, the line stretched out the door and almost to the sidewalk, past three white Adirondack rocking chairs that were all in motion.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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In Thursday’s 30-pitch session, Sale faced utility infielder Jonathan Ornelas and left-handed-hitting minor leaguer Eric Hartman as other Braves stretched and warmed up before batting practice.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has demanded that the list be released, Democrats are pushing the narrative that the Trump administration is orchestrating a cover-up, and yesterday the House subpoenaed the DOJ for additional files related to the case.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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Plus, she's been a consistent advocate for working mothers, pushing for improved mothers' rooms within Scripps, maintaining an open-door policy and promoting work-life balance for others on her team.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Persistently high unemployment in California not only strains unemployment insurance and social services but also dampens consumer confidence, posing risks to the stability of the nation's largest state economy.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Public Universities Relying on Premium Tuition: While international percentages might be lower at flagships (e.g., 10-15% at Purdue and UIUC), the loss of revenue from students paying triple the in-state tuition (as at UC schools) severely strains budgets that rely on this cross-subsidy.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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