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as in sampled
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in stretched
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 tested
Maverick Li, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023
Interested in more tested, reliable BHG Recommends products?
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023
Madison Yauger, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Create crisis recovery scenarios for when the plans are tested, and see how well crisis management teams can plot rapid recoveries from the situations.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Read on for our tested and expert-recommended picks of the best jeans for men.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023
Interested in more tested, reliable BHG Recommends products?
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023
Verb
Ahead, more artificial Christmas trees from National Tree Company that PEOPLE tested and loved.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Create crisis recovery scenarios for when the plans are tested, and see how well crisis management teams can plot rapid recoveries from the situations.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tested
Adjective
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City leaders therefore decided to banish the zero and rely on the tried and tested Roman numerals.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
9 May 2025
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Predicting The Unpredictable Fortunately, there are some tried and true approaches to getting out in front of these types of unpredictable policy swings — many of which were developed and refined during the first Trump administration.—
Laura Clayton McDonnell,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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To analyze which nation might blink first, CNN examined China’s largest imports from the United States — soybeans — to see if and how that demand could be met elsewhere, what US farmers stand to lose and more.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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After blowing almost all of an early 14-point lead, the Heat were pushed a bit more than expected by a team in a midst of a roster selloff that already has had Dennis Schroder moved to the Golden State Warriors, with more soon expected out the door.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then they can be pushed forward to become healthy heart cells or mutations — or other abnormalities can be corrected.—
Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Everyone is hot and bothered, confused and unsure what to do next.—
Solitaire Townsend,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Though the hotel employee appeared visibly worked up from attempting to remove the boot from Roach's foot, the 46-year-old didn't seem too bothered.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Rattan watched as Homa hit ball after ball, growing only more and more frustrated.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Grungy yet melodic, the track is about wanting to start over and feeling frustrated with your current situation.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Notorious serial killer Gary Ridgway, also known as the Green River Killer, pleaded guilty in Washington State in June 2003 to 48 counts of aggravated murder in exchange for prosecutors not seeking the death penalty.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Each of the suspects have been convicted of violent crimes, including aggravated murder, first and second degree murder and rape, according to the DOC.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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“Tested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tested. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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