trial and errors

Definition of trial and errorsnext
plural of trial and error

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and errors
Noun
  • Did the dates and times printed on these sleepy flyers arrive at some juncture somewhere in the world, and did children really congregate to do science experiments?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Psychologists doing research can use these AI personas to perform scientific experiments about the efficacy of mental health methodologies and approaches.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The league conducted tests at the Nashville outdoor game, stringing a cable the length of the rink between two forklifts to lift a plastic tarp over the rink.
    Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Such tests could be used in research toward compressing a core of uranium with explosives — something that is needed for an implosion-style nuclear weapon.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • These exercises are key to a long health span as well as lifespan.
    Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.
    Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Naturally, throughout rehearsals over the past few weeks, Leavitt has had the opportunity to shadow the current Roxie — Kate Baldwin — to prepare for the role.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Because of that, Tournatzés forewent lengthy rehearsals, choosing to heavily brief the adult cast instead.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Daily Sun Essence Designed for all-day wear—from coffee runs to workouts—this reflects K-Beauty’s evolving approach to lifestyle-friendly sun care.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Team building began Friday at sunrise, when players gathered at the SDSU practice fields to begin nine weeks of winter workouts.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Eco effort Currently working on its Green Globe certification, the ASEAN Green Hotel Award and the Hanoi City Green Energy Award are just two recent accolades the hotel picked up for its sustainability practices.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Death, fear, and sorrow unify the disparate practices.
    Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Trial and errors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20errors. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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