trial runs

Definition of trial runsnext
plural of trial run

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial runs
Noun
  • For follow-ups, you will be invited to a Slack channel by the citizen science team, where observations are reported and discussed.
    Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The findings are in keeping with reports from astronomers that SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are increasingly ruining their observations.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • More than 28 million people across the Southeast are under winter storm watches and warnings, including parts of northern Georgia, the Carolinas and southern Virginia.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Both Trumps participate in numerous business ventures, selling everything from watches, fragrances and Bibles for him to jewelry, Christmas ornaments and digital collectibles for her.
    Darlene Superville, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Some self-checkouts are changing Some retailers have changed or pulled back their self-checkout offerings, as previously reported by USA TODAY.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Trial runs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20runs. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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