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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
Ron Arias, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The real test, though, was when my six-foot-nine partner spent the night.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
When Chili’s tested the Southwest Queso on consumers, nearly 70 percent preferred it over the outgoing Skillet Beef Queso.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Ken, Jane and her foundation director chatted about the chimps and the tests done on them to learn more about AIDS, hepatitis and other diseases.
—Ron Arias, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The real test, though, was when my six-foot-nine partner spent the night.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
He was being put through training recently to test his ability to stay calm under pressure as Douglas tried to overstimulate his senses.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
When Chili’s tested the Southwest Queso on consumers, nearly 70 percent preferred it over the outgoing Skillet Beef Queso.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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The Swedish chemist, engineer and inventor Alfred Nobel liked a uniter, not a divider, even though his own experiments were aimed at blowing things up.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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The team from Binghamton University and the University of Arizona used a combination of physics, 3D modeling, and on-the-ground experiments to test this theory.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Parents navigate uncertainty Wentland is in the final stretch of study preparation for the entrance exam for Alverno's nursing program.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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These include urine tests, a digital rectal exam (DRE), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and a prostate biopsy.—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lexington is famous for its signature style of barbecue, so for a great weekend getaway spend one day wine tasting and one day sampling all of the best ‘cue the city has to offer.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Crowds spent the afternoon sampling local staples, many of which have been part of the city’s culinary identity for decades.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some, like Cisco, ranked fifth on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For – Europe list, are instead trying to use the technology to unlock employee potential—and give them back their time.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Then the 72 hour clock begins, and Hamas will try to go earlier if possible.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another professor, Alma (Julia Roberts), is the first person Maggie speaks to about what happened, and Alma’s reaction sets up the film’s faceted examination of privilege, identity politics, and what goes on in a cloistered community hamstrung by its own mores.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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But after the examination at the vet’s office, the response was different.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Deafening whistles soundtracked the final nine minutes of Sunday’s clash after Grealish’s goal, the game stretching into the 102nd minute before the time was called.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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These calls stretch beyond the Milwaukee area as well.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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,
5 Oct. 2025
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For Rick Neuheisel, the moment was enough to push him over the edge emotionally.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To imagine Israel blindsiding Washington in this most sensitive theater strains credulity.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wisconsin food banks remain open during a government shutdown, but an extended shutdown would likely strain resources for local pantries, according to according to Cameron Wengrzyn, marketing and communications director for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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