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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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
Run small tests across multiple channels: Google Ads, organic social, email campaigns, partnerships.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
So, this year, instead of testing the Islanders’ connections, Casa Amor is basically giving them all an opportunity to start from scratch.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 June 2025
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Noun
Devlin noted that presumptive tests administered in the field can be used as probable cause for an arrest, but lab testing has shown to be more accurate.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
Run small tests across multiple channels: Google Ads, organic social, email campaigns, partnerships.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Verb
Anyone interested in testing Gemini Robotics On-Device should apply for access to Google's trusted tester program.
—ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
So, this year, instead of testing the Islanders’ connections, Casa Amor is basically giving them all an opportunity to start from scratch.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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Our culture empowers teams to take intelligent risks, experiment, learn fast and fully own their ideas - including their failures.—
Jaime Vallés,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Nonetheless, Weber said that the experiment could be valuable.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Bass followed up these physical exams with counseling that helped patients understand what to expect and what signs indicated something might be going wrong.—
Liana Simstrom,
NPR,
22 June 2025
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Clinical exam: The dentist will examine your teeth using specialized probes and other tools, looking for signs of cavities or damage.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
21 June 2025
Verb
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For $2 per tasting or $25 for a master ticket, visitors could sample and vote for their favorites.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Then, sample the local culinary scene along New York Avenue and climb 228 steps to the top of the 19th-century Absecon Lighthouse, one of the country's oldest.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
Verb
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If the commute is onerous, try to adjust your hours.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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In the wake of the Jazz stunningly slipping to No. 5 in last month’s lottery, Wade tried to offer consolation to Jazz owner Ryan Smith.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Italian law dictates that citizens over 80 must renew their license every two years and complete a medical examination that tests mental acuity.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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That hasn’t, however, extended to a deep examination of last season’s Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2025
Verb
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In short, four prominent celestial objects — the moon, a bright planet and two bright stars — stretched out across a little more than a dozen degrees of the west-northwest sky.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
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Focused on beginner-friendly culinary techniques, Max teaches readers how to make infused butter, oil and milk, and how to stretch flower effectively.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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McCarty’s pushback comes despite him pushing for a similar countywide joint powers authority to oversee homelessness while in the Assembly.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Combs' lawyers had pushed for a more expansive response, but prosecutors argued — and Subramanian agreed — that doing so could end up confusing jurors more.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The governor said rural hospitals — many of which are already strained because of low reimbursements for treating Medicare and Medicaid patients — stand to be financially devastated by further cuts.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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But even an increase of around 10% will strain that capacity.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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