1
as in experiments
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 exams
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 samples
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in tries
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 tests
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Other patient populations may be more litigious than those served by the clinic, which could pressure providers to order extra tests and unnecessary referrals.
—Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
The historic peace plan is in its fragile early stages and facing major tests of its durability.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
SpaceX, which is developing Starship to be fully reusable, recently completed flight tests for its second version of the rocket.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Health experts and scientists are working to change that with the advent of multiple-cancer early detection (MCED) tests.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
The site, which is where SpaceX has been conducting routine flight tests of its 400-foot megarocket known as Starship, was recently voted by residents to become its own city.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Compared to premenopausal women, those in perimenopause had significant cognitive differences and performed lower on tests assessing memory, attention, and concentration, according to a new analysis published this month in the journal Psychology and Aging.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2025
This affordability will translate to clinical settings once tests make their way to doctor offices.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
The second phase tests candidates on their knowledge of financial statements.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The controversy also tests how minority candidates and progressive politicians navigate rising antisemitism and Islamophobia, as well as intra-party divisions on foreign policy.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Our primary overall benchmark, UL's PCMark 10, tests a system in productivity apps ranging from web browsing to word processing and spreadsheet work.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
The administration’s messaging strategy during this shutdown tests whether government communication remains a public service or becomes another instrument of political power.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
The Supreme Court is taking up a racially and politically charged case from Louisiana that tests a landmark civil rights law enacted 60 years ago to prevent racial discrimination in voting.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Datskovska regularly tests out and reports on TikTok-viral beauty favorites.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Taco Bell tests new $3 Luxe Value menu, expands to Ohio.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Davenport is running on a platform of academic achievement, inclusivity and teaching for college, career and AI readiness, as opposed to teaching toward standardized tests.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Other patient populations may be more litigious than those served by the clinic, which could pressure providers to order extra tests and unnecessary referrals.
—Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
The historic peace plan is in its fragile early stages and facing major tests of its durability.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
SpaceX, which is developing Starship to be fully reusable, recently completed flight tests for its second version of the rocket.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Health experts and scientists are working to change that with the advent of multiple-cancer early detection (MCED) tests.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
The site, which is where SpaceX has been conducting routine flight tests of its 400-foot megarocket known as Starship, was recently voted by residents to become its own city.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Compared to premenopausal women, those in perimenopause had significant cognitive differences and performed lower on tests assessing memory, attention, and concentration, according to a new analysis published this month in the journal Psychology and Aging.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2025
This affordability will translate to clinical settings once tests make their way to doctor offices.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Genomic tests such as Oncotype DX can show whether chemotherapy is necessary, sparing many women the harsh side effects.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
The second phase tests candidates on their knowledge of financial statements.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The controversy also tests how minority candidates and progressive politicians navigate rising antisemitism and Islamophobia, as well as intra-party divisions on foreign policy.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Our primary overall benchmark, UL's PCMark 10, tests a system in productivity apps ranging from web browsing to word processing and spreadsheet work.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
The administration’s messaging strategy during this shutdown tests whether government communication remains a public service or becomes another instrument of political power.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
The Supreme Court is taking up a racially and politically charged case from Louisiana that tests a landmark civil rights law enacted 60 years ago to prevent racial discrimination in voting.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Datskovska regularly tests out and reports on TikTok-viral beauty favorites.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Taco Bell tests new $3 Luxe Value menu, expands to Ohio.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tests
Noun
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Additional experiments showed that certain signals from the cells’ environment — including one molecule called KIT ligand, which promotes cell growth — helped determine which way the cells went, the release stated.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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In research, the new Clinical Trial Unit Balgrist accelerates clinical experiments by supporting physician scientists.—
Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Following the death of founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley last Thursday at age 74, the Morris County, New Jersey medical examiner’s office is conducting a series of exams to determine the rocker’s cause of death.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, officials earlier this year canceled a round of foreign-service applications and exams, suggesting there may have been a buildup of demand.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The strange clip, released on the actor’s social media pages, is set to a thumping electronic score that samples Jason Mewes’ monologue from the 2001 film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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As One of Us gleefully samples multiple registers—comic, tragic, satiric, elegiac, poetic—its mesh of archaic and contemporary styles becomes something quite arresting, a joy to read … Chaon’s beautiful novel insists on answers.—
Book Marks
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Detroit automaker allocated the electric commercial vans into its Chevrolet brand last year in a bid to boost its performance as GM tries to gain ground against competitors, including Ford and Rivian, in the market.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Rohde, a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, will join MSNBC under Versant, the new company slated to be spun off from NBCUniversal in coming weeks as corporate parent Comcast tries to separate an eroding cable business from its broadcast and streaming assets.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fake sales accounts, other Wells Fargo scandals From 2013 to 2016, the comptroller’s office said that Russ Anderson failed to provide information or provided false, incomplete or misleading information during compliance examinations in 2015.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Initial examinations of the ruins reveal that the site experienced several distinct stages of construction and growth.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Texas Tech recently banned the throwing of tortillas onto the field during kickoffs, a practice that stretches back decades.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The full line now stretches nearly six miles.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Growth without planning leads to more traffic and strains our services.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Taiwan's challenge is particularly acute as its fast-aging population strains social safety nets while its fertility rate—already one of the world’s lowest—continues to slide.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This pushes Tony and Ziva to risk everything in order to save her and finally put an end to the conspiracy.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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The video also pushes for universal healthcare.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Tests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tests. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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