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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
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Jan. 2026
On January 13, she was told that tests were showing worrying fetal activity.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
These tests can include chest X-rays, swabbing the inside of the mouth or nose, pulse oximetry to detect levels of oxygen and blood tests.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
While those tests found no contamination, the consultants did not test for a more comprehensive panel of VOCs, including many hazardous contaminants commonly found in the smoke of urban fires that consume homes, cars, paints, detergents and plastics.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
These long-running agents are an important frontier, added Bill Chen, an OpenAI engineer that stress-tests and evaluates the real-world behavior of the company’s models.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
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, 23 Jan. 2026
The health care provider will also run tests to find blood markers called autoantibodies, which help in confirming the diagnosis.
—Kevin Deane, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Tougher tests are coming, including Thursday night against the New York Rangers.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
The grants will fund development work over the next two years as Maryland tests how the tools could be used alongside existing systems.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
Some states allow a pharmacist to prescribe and administer appropriate treatment after someone tests positive for the flu.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
The highway safety and motor vehicle agencu includes Move Over Law education in the Florida Driver Handbook and even tests new drivers on the law during the licensing exam.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025
My guess is Jennings tests his worth on the open market in March.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
The title of New York City radio heavyweight is usually won by welterweighting elsewhere in the country — this is precious commercial real estate, given to a commodity that tests well.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
As the president tests the limits of his executive authority and takes a bulldozer -- in some cases literally -- approach to changing Washington and the country, the ramifications for Republicans and Democrats are going to be played out in these results.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
This month tests your ability to evolve without self-sabotage.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Robotic tests showed that the material can work in real machines.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Jan. 2026
On January 13, she was told that tests were showing worrying fetal activity.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
These tests can include chest X-rays, swabbing the inside of the mouth or nose, pulse oximetry to detect levels of oxygen and blood tests.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
While those tests found no contamination, the consultants did not test for a more comprehensive panel of VOCs, including many hazardous contaminants commonly found in the smoke of urban fires that consume homes, cars, paints, detergents and plastics.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
These long-running agents are an important frontier, added Bill Chen, an OpenAI engineer that stress-tests and evaluates the real-world behavior of the company’s models.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
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, 23 Jan. 2026
The health care provider will also run tests to find blood markers called autoantibodies, which help in confirming the diagnosis.
—Kevin Deane, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Tougher tests are coming, including Thursday night against the New York Rangers.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Her license will remain suspended for 30 days, with an ignition interlock device that tests for alcohol to be installed on her vehicle for six months.
—Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
The grants will fund development work over the next two years as Maryland tests how the tools could be used alongside existing systems.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
Some states allow a pharmacist to prescribe and administer appropriate treatment after someone tests positive for the flu.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
The highway safety and motor vehicle agencu includes Move Over Law education in the Florida Driver Handbook and even tests new drivers on the law during the licensing exam.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025
My guess is Jennings tests his worth on the open market in March.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
The title of New York City radio heavyweight is usually won by welterweighting elsewhere in the country — this is precious commercial real estate, given to a commodity that tests well.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
As the president tests the limits of his executive authority and takes a bulldozer -- in some cases literally -- approach to changing Washington and the country, the ramifications for Republicans and Democrats are going to be played out in these results.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
This month tests your ability to evolve without self-sabotage.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tests
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Did the dates and times printed on these sleepy flyers arrive at some juncture somewhere in the world, and did children really congregate to do science experiments?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Psychologists doing research can use these AI personas to perform scientific experiments about the efficacy of mental health methodologies and approaches.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Later research clarified that while those who had passed the exams had measurable hippocampal growth, this was not the case for those who failed the test.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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After returning from a six-month leave with just six weeks to prepare students for exams, his classes still achieved a 71% pass rate, and for the past three years, his students have exceeded district and state scores.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Of the clean-up options detailed in its application, the city prefers a plan that removes the pile and basement foundation, then samples the soil and groundwater to find out whether further work is needed to mitigate toxins.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Max Richter also got a nomination for his score, which samples old-fashioned instruments like the viol and hurdy-gurdy.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The network quickly moved to censor a transgressive sitcom parody where soon-to-be-Ramones-manager Danny Fields tries to cure a TV repairman’s hemorrhoids by sticking a lightbulb up his ass.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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That alone would not be enough, because Copilot tries to block data leaks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The alleged examinations weren’t recorded in the woman’s medical file, according to investigators.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Our state-of-the-art offices are equipped for comprehensive skin examinations, advanced testing, and cutting-edge treatments designed with your comfort and health in mind.—
Rocklin Dermatology,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That path through air bends and filters sunlight, scattering blues and letting reds and oranges linger, often creating a razor-thin gradient that stretches thousands of miles along the planet's curve.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The history of the Kings in the NBA The Kings’ history stretches back well before its Kansas City days.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The film stars Imogen Poots as a young Yuknavitch, who strains to escape an abusive upbringing through competitive swimming in college, all the while battling addiction and discovering a knack for writing.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Jan. 2026
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Rocky strains to convey his evolution from scrapping on the streets of Harlem to luxuriating in wealthy, starstruck domestic bliss.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And while there's a chance the Fed cuts rates further and pushes down mortgage rates even more, the chances are low at its January meeting.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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At one point, one of them pushes a woman who was standing near Pretti to the ground.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Tests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tests. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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