TRIAL AND ERROR Synonyms: 18 Similar Words

trial and error

noun

Definition of trial and error

as in test

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Recent Examples of trial and error As a result, developing predictive models for 2D perovskites remained difficult, forcing researchers to rely heavily on experimental trial and error. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 What would take a human athlete roughly a year of physical trial and error to develop, Atlas worked through in about 24 hours. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 July 2026 Curating a kid's TBR can occasionally feel like one long game of trial and error. — Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 July 2026 Instead of spending years learning through trial and error, franchise owners can follow a plan that has already been proven to work. — Bob Bernotas, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trial and error

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Noun

The agent, which was powered by some of OpenAI’s most advanced models, ran amok during a security test.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 22 July 2026
This great, once improbable, step into the unknown has the potential to bring tests against Milan, Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen, and nights like never before at the Stadium of Light.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of test

Noun

More importantly, all of the data are collected within a single experiment and then analyzed together to certify every component.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Our simulation experiment started tremendously as the virtual Huskies, led by 75 overall quarterback Jake Merklinger, the Tennessee transfer, finished 10-3 and beat UTEP in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

Definition of experiment

Noun

The investigation is part of a broader crackdown on what’s known as birth tourism, the practice of traveling to another country, so a child is born there.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
He was paired with a more experienced colleague and learned through instruction and hands-on practice how to care for pines and azaleas, mainly using a hand-pruning technique essential for the Imperial Palace and villas.

— Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Definition of practice

Noun

Once you’re finished, apply a fragrance-free moisturizer and avoid hot showers, tight clothing, and intense workouts for several hours if your skin feels irritated.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Winning is his priority, with Antetokounmpo getting in a workout with Heat coaches on Thursday before his press conference.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Definition of workout

Noun

The rest of the trailer features behind-the-scenes looks into their dance rehearsals, recording sessions in the studio, meeting starstruck Eyekons at fan events, and footage from their music video sets.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
The 515 Music Hub is also new, a partnership between Music Across Borders, Open Doors KC and KC Jazz Alive and has hosted musicians at its rehearsal space and live venue.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Definition of rehearsal

Noun

In 2021, Brouillette pursued a certification to become a professional firefighter through a program at Southern Maine Community College, which required both academic classes and field exercises, according to court documents.

— Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
During the exercise, crews loaded 500-pound BDU-50 and 2,000-pound BDU-56 practice bombs onto the aircraft before releasing them over the Mountain Home bombing range.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Definition of exercise

Noun

Ahead of the trial, the commonwealth also filed a motion to admit audio recordings of the 911 call Patrick Clancy made after returning home and discovering his family.

— Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
He was called to testify as a witness at Rubiales’ criminal trial in February 2025, where prosecutors sought jail time over the kiss and alleged efforts to pressure Hermoso into downplaying it.

— Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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