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as in ordeal
a test of faith, patience, or strength
living with her insufferable relatives was a real trial
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as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
ran another trial of the aerial performance before opening night
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as in test
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
trials by medical researchers haven't determined whether the medication is safe or not
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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
trying to have a coherent phone conversation with his senile father was always a trial
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as in experimental
made or done as an experiment
a trial medical procedure that should be considered only after all other options have been exhausted
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Recent Examples of trial
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Wray's video provides the public with a fuller view of Neuralink's potential, following its teaser of the robot arm trials in January.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Pelicot attended a second trial for one of her attackers on Monday.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
His trial was to begin on Monday.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Wray's video provides the public with a fuller view of Neuralink's potential, following its teaser of the robot arm trials in January.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Pelicot attended a second trial for one of her attackers on Monday.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
His trial was to begin on Monday.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial
Noun
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That’s why, in a sense, Mann views this whole ordeal as a blessing in disguise.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Told through empathetic interviews with his bandmates and family, Struebing’s ordeal becomes a tale of partial redemption and a lament about the failure of our justice system to meet the mental-health needs of people caught up in it.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The two allegedly got into an altercation during rehearsal for their performance at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, which caused a years-long rift.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Following the video, Swift began sharing footage from the rehearsals and set of the video, letting us into her meticulous planning process.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the test was administered, Officer Kelby Dumond sat atop Ross to monitor the horse's every reaction.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Though that number won’t grab headlines, the rushing attack passed the eye test against a Minnesota defense that came into the game second in the Big Ten in yards allowed.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The woman, Pat, warned that Audrey had bitten people and failed to adjust during previous attempts to rehome her.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Yankees added three more runs from there as the bullpen was able to stymie any hope of a Blue Jays comeback attempt.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On a 50% discount right now, the TP-Link Archer AXE75 upgrades your home Wi-Fi without the setup headache.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Soon, Disley learned that Chewy was in the nurse's office frequently — sometimes three times a day — due to headaches and stomachaches.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Formal equality was only achieved in 1971, when the Ministry of Justice authorized women to serve in external police duties, and the National Police Board ended the experimental program.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each choice has reinforced her role as one of fashion’s most experimental footwear allies.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As of Tuesday evening, the fire crew has achieved full containment of the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Even before the vehicles stopped moving a fire broke out, which quickly spread to the back three vehicles.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Watch Richie and Clarkson bond over their grief in the preview clip above.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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Both Avatar and Smashing Machine will host Thursday previews.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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