trial and error

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Recent Examples of trial and error No need for trial and error to figure out your go-to color combinations—ahead, discover six essential shades that deserve a permanent spot in your wardrobe rotation. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 June 2026 What started as a thought experiment has required trial and error. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 June 2026 In practice, the office has added another layer to an already very large bureaucracy, which has managed through trial and error to figure out how to work collectively. Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026 This may be one of those things your son and his girlfriend need to learn through trial and error. R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trial and error
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
Noun
  • In another instance, investigators identified a gray button on a test-taker's shirt as a concealed camera.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • What the gut microbiome test results showed The companies gave very different answers about which microbes were present, even though every sample was identical.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
  • The Flammability of Materials on the Moon experiment announced its intention to burn various materials on the moon.
    Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • While these functions remain important, AI agents are beginning to perform an increasing number of tasks across content generation, audience segmentation, personalization, experimentation, reporting and workflow automation.
    Sairam Vedam, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • That leads to experimentation as players test out how creatures react to the environment, Yoshi and other animals.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The boy died during practice runs at Mason Motocross in Mason County on Sunday morning, CBS affiliate WOWK reported.
    Michael Guise, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • The Chiefs’ 2026 tight end room is crowded, so Pline’s most likely path could be finding a home on the team’s practice squad.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Droves of shoppers are also going after these mid-rise Skechers pants that are primed for workouts and lounge sessions, as well as these Gloria Vanderbilt straight-leg jeans that my petite mom has worn for more than 15 years.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • Scott recommends adding a 20-minute explosive-power session to your weekly workout routine, which could include exercises like squat jumps and jumping jacks.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • According to a June 16 release posted by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, there are no flights scheduled for several hours in the early afternoon of July 3 to allow for aerial rehearsals, and no flights after noon on July 4 for celebratory aerial performances and fireworks.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • Hours before the show, Richie shared behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram from rehearsal and the sound check.
    Joe Kottke, NBC news, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Maintaining fitness through practices like cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and adequate sleep is crucial for combating decision fatigue, managing stress, and sustaining peak performance over a long career.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
  • The Nike Air Force 1 Low has taken on denim and patent leather uppers separately, and now a material exercise is somehow combining both at once.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Ábalos, who spent seven months in jail before his trial in April, is accused of taking kickbacks from the purchase of $60 million-worth of facemasks during the Covid pandemic.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • The trial will take place at the justice center in Cleburne following a postponement last month.
    S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 June 2026

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“Trial and error.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20error. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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