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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
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
By the end of trial, prosecutors dismissed Thompson’s marijuana dealing charges.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
This has created a sense of urgency to not only fill open roles but fill them with workers who are ready and willing to tackle the industry’s next generation of trials and demands.
—Jim Pauley, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The prosecution laid out two main reasons for opposing the expert testimony, days before the trial is set to begin.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The class-action lawsuit, which legally affects every former, current and future person locked up in San Diego County jails, appears headed to trial later this year.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
By the end of trial, prosecutors dismissed Thompson’s marijuana dealing charges.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
This has created a sense of urgency to not only fill open roles but fill them with workers who are ready and willing to tackle the industry’s next generation of trials and demands.
—Jim Pauley, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The prosecution laid out two main reasons for opposing the expert testimony, days before the trial is set to begin.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial
Noun
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Those caught in tunnels faced a darker, more claustrophobic ordeal.—
Marianne Lehnis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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For them, switching production to other countries such as India is an impossible ordeal.—
Shuli Ren,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Choir rehearsals are now at 9 a.m. Saturdays, with concert choir rehearsals at 10 a.m. The GriefShare Support Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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Universal notes that not everything may be available during this technical rehearsal phase, while operations are being fine-tuned for the grand opening.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The test cleared by the FDA is likely to attract a much broader audience.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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Use it to review pull requests, write unit tests, generate UI variations or polish copy.—
Kunal Abichandani,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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In the book, Katherine and Michael’s friends Erica and Artie try their hand at dating but Artie’s struggles with his sexuality and eventual suicide attempt prevent it from going further.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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The two attempts to create mine were ridiculously flawed with 100% false statements.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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That outage effectively shut down one of the nation’s busiest airports for approximately two hours, and led to days of cancellations, delays and headaches for travelers.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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But string and yarn can become a headache for owners if their cats get their paws on it, which is exactly what happened to TikTok user @healingat40.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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If so, Ian could qualify for a new experimental trial.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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An integrative medicine doctor put me on a lot of experimental treatments for Borrelia burgdorferi, the Lyme disease bacteria, despite not showing any symptoms for the condition aside from my swollen knee.—
Suzy Katz,
Health,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Conditions are expected to cool off and become more humid the evening of May 14 after another warm and dry day, potentially helping with the fire behavior, officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Winds, with gusts around 20 to 25 mph, combined with the warm, dry conditions, will raise fire weather concerns for northwestern Missouri.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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Cobb’s powerful in-ring style was on display in this brief preview, but those familiar with his exploits in various other promotions know this was just a glimpse.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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This is a preview of The Good Life—Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.—
Alex Backus,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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“Trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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