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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
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Later that month, Mazzei ruled the seven murder charges would be handled in one trial rather than separated into individual cases, as the defense had requested.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
In 113 pages, Mosley provided his raw perspective on the sentencing trial, from the evidence presented by the attorneys to the witnesses called to testify.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Since Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever is broadcast on CNN, cord-cutters can watch new episodes on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
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Tanner Horner, 34, pleaded guilty to the abduction and murder of Athena just moments before his trial was set to begin in Fort Worth this week.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Later that month, Mazzei ruled the seven murder charges would be handled in one trial rather than separated into individual cases, as the defense had requested.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
In 113 pages, Mosley provided his raw perspective on the sentencing trial, from the evidence presented by the attorneys to the witnesses called to testify.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Since Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever is broadcast on CNN, cord-cutters can watch new episodes on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial
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Seasonal allergies happen when the immune system mistakes something harmless in the environment, such as pollen, as a danger, setting off reactions and symptoms that can turn spring from a gift into an ordeal.—
Matt Fuchs,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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Chicken dinners don't need to be a whole ordeal.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Coachella revelers are getting ready to pitch their tents, performing artists are running through their final rehearsals and thousands of global brands are gearing up for what will be one of the biggest content-making weekends of the year.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Most clients like to have Crockett around as much as her schedule allows, whether that’s for rehearsals, on set, at a table read, or, as would be the case with Paulson, in their living room.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The tests did show, though, that the animals did not receive adequate care at the property.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the trailer, the Wicked Oscar nominee can be seen in the hot seat, continuing the Focker family tradition of being interviewed while strapped to a lie detector test.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Neither made any attempt to hide their contempt for the other from the media or the public.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Johnson, for example, shot poorly from the field on April 6, but Nickeil Alexander-Walker made seven 3s on 11 attempts for 36 points and a three-point Knicks margin of victory despite just eight Atlanta bench points.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The war also caused gasoline and diesel prices to surge, causing further headaches for farmers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lyme disease can bring about flu-like symptoms, headaches, fever and chills.—
Mary Eber,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lizzy reflects on how their upbringing normalized bold, exaggerated aesthetics—from their mother's stage glamour to their father's own experimental looks.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Unlike current treatments that primarily manage symptoms by replacing dopamine, the experimental therapy aims to modify the disease itself, a shift experts describe as potentially transformative.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The fires burned for more than three weeks and clean-up efforts took about seven months.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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It's been six months since Keisha Archer last set foot in her childcare center after it was set on fire in October.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Next steps will also include the approval of an encroachment permit and temporary construction of the preview casino, which is set to start in the coming months.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Dimon said that JPMorgan was testing Anthropic’s latest model — the Mythos preview announced by the AI firm last week — as part of its broader effort to reap the benefits of AI while protecting against bad actors wielding the same technology.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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