TRIAL AND ERRORS Synonyms: 18 Similar Words

trial and errors

noun

plural of trial and error

as in experiments

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The chips were commercially fabricated in the Netherlands through a collaboration with ETH Zurich, while Cornell facilities helped prepare the devices for the experiments.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
The Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Torino (GAM) emphasizes her superposition of studio and home; the Fondazione Merz focuses on her material experiments; and the Castello di Rivoli explores her metaphysical engagement with space.

— Nicole Kaack, ARTnews.com, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of experiments

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Initial tests have ruled out any potential Achilles injury, Redick said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Now they are followed by strangers in Chicago, who are sending them well wishes before their school tests, offering them tickets to a future game — overall welcoming them to Bears Nation.

— Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of tests

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Robotic systems expand rescue Other Chinese military medical units have also tested robotic equipment during battlefield rescue exercises.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
These could include military-to-military engagement and security reassurances among the United States, South Korea, and North Korea, or greater transparency around military exercises—allowing observers on a reciprocal basis, for example.

— Stephen E. Biegun, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of exercises

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The global superstar, a member of girl group Blackpink, speaks on the phone from rehearsals.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
Wood kicked off his rehearsals with Arnold by calling his friend Milo Manheim, a DWTS season 27 finalist and the future star of Disney’s live-action remake of Tangled.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of rehearsals

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Beyond The Algorithm Some will argue that post-cyber is simply another label for existing cybersecurity and resilience practices.

— Peter Smulovics, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Current practices are failing, putting transit workers, riders, and people with serious mental illness themselves at risk of harm.

— John Chiarello, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026

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