TRIAL AND ERRORS Synonyms: 18 Similar Words

trial and errors

noun

plural of trial and error

as in experiments

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After more than a decade of experiments, regulatory hurdles and technical setbacks, some of America’s biggest delivery companies are now making much bigger bets that drones are finally ready for prime time.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
International graduate students also frequently teach undergraduate courses, conduct experiments and staff research laboratories.

— Abigail Boggs, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of experiments

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Schanuel tweaked his side on Thursday night, and Meckler was still undergoing concussion tests after he was hit in the head by a pitch.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
Someone with gestational hypertension will need more frequent monitoring, which may include home blood pressure measurements, blood and urine tests, and additional monitoring of fetal growth and well-being.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of tests

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However, there are some experts that see the cut in military drills as a positive gesture, suggesting that if the joint exercises are escalating tensions, then reducing them should lessen the chance of a conflict.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Despite daily face exercises, regular Botox treatments and more surgery, Tyman has since only been able to regain 10% of movement in her face.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of exercises

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Baum und Pferdgarten’s collection was inspired by what dancers wear offstage between rehearsals and classes.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Cameras were given access to rehearsals, backstage and onstage, while the documentary also includes the first joint interviews with the brothers in over 25 years.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of rehearsals

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One of those workouts came early last week at the Rams’ facility with Aaron Donald, who continues to evaluate whether or not to return.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
With the Dolphins through offseason workouts and now training camp, Betts has appreciated working with Achane and the backs behind him.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of workouts

Noun

Elarms-Orr has been sprinkled into first-team time throughout open practices.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Medical practices throughout the world were roughly similar, but the consistency of the messaging helped engender a level of trust that went missing in other locales.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

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