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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Such little audio/video of her character exists that Arquette relied on Maggie’s sister’s testimony at Alex’s murder trial (for, in part, shooting and killing Maggie) to craft Maggie’s sounds and cadence.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors argued at trial that Dorotik bludgeoned and strangled her husband in their upstairs bedroom.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
More on the science behind the portfolio diet A few small studies led by Jenkins in 2003, including the trial that introduced the diet to the world, found an association between following the portfolio diet and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
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Claessen Blue is in production trials and early commercial runs with over 20 premium mills across Turkey, China, and Southeast Asia, operating on standard indigo infrastructure.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Such little audio/video of her character exists that Arquette relied on Maggie’s sister’s testimony at Alex’s murder trial (for, in part, shooting and killing Maggie) to craft Maggie’s sounds and cadence.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors argued at trial that Dorotik bludgeoned and strangled her husband in their upstairs bedroom.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
More on the science behind the portfolio diet A few small studies led by Jenkins in 2003, including the trial that introduced the diet to the world, found an association between following the portfolio diet and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial
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Ultimately, the hotel did not profit from the ordeal after compensation was eventually given to those affected, investigators found.—
Ryan Cormier,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fatal Attraction — about a married man (Michael Douglas) whose one-night affair with a woman (Close) turns into a dangerous ordeal — earned six Oscar nominations upon its initial release, including one for Close's performance and another for Best Picture.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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During rehearsal, Armstrong seemed free of any cellophane wrapping.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Variety caught up with Thayil last weekend during a break from rehearsals for the show.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Missouri Tigers will face their first power conference test Wednesday.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Heat survived a buzzer-beating 3-point attempt from Kawhi Leonard on Monday night to beat the LA Clippers 120-119.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Which is perhaps why Cuomo’s attempts to hit back at Mamdani’s messaging on housing and affordability fell so flat.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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For the patents on some of Novo Nordisk’s hero products in certain regions to be running out is an inevitable headache—companies can only hold them for so long before competitors are able to launch their own products.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Symptoms may include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches or other ailments.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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They’re joined by Clint Bentley’s Train Dreams, Ira Sachs’ experimental Peter Hujar’s Day, Johnny Depp’s curious Modigliani biopic Modi and Lost & Found In Cleveland, which is testing a new digital theatrical marketplace.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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An experimental serum shows promise in reversing baldness within 20 days.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Adding fuel to the fire, China also released at least four WWII films this year, including some that depict the Nanjing Massacre and the sinking of a Japanese vessel.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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An ugly opening half, which featured the teams combining for 6-of-24 shooting in the game’s first 10 minutes, saw the visiting Wildcats catch fire from beyond the arc.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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The show has been a breakout hit for Lincoln Center Theater, selling out its first previews in late September and following up with SRO crowds in after its October 16 opening.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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This super-stuffed bonanza of spell-casting goodness will feature previews, interviews, Easter eggs, and original musical performances by some of the starriest members of the duology's ensemble cast — including cohosts Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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