TRIAL AND ERRORS Synonyms: 18 Similar Words

trial and errors

noun

plural of trial and error

as in experiments

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Noun

But what fleeting experiments the band attempts don’t gel into much.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
Their experiments suggest that better memory management could help Claude handle increasingly complicated tasks across multiple sessions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of experiments

Noun

Engineers combine modeling with data collected during earlier flight tests.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Despite Hell Week's reputation as one of the military's most punishing endurance tests, more candidates drop out during the preceding weeks than during Hell Week.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of tests

Noun

This approach is intended to support wider production and rapid fielding while allowing engineers to continue refining the system based on feedback from soldiers participating in tests and exercises.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Low-impact options like yoga, stretching, swimming, and resistance band exercises will be easier on your joints.

— Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of exercises

Noun

The full dress rehearsals were performed twice in late October, drawing spectators along both sides of the river.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026
In June of 2025, Bob went to Lithuania to stage rehearsals of a new production and then to Ljubljana, Slovenia, to direct Tristan and Isolde.

— Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of rehearsals

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But Knueppel suffered a hamstring injury during offseason workouts and missed the preseason.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
Features baked into the watch include heart rate monitoring, vital signs tracking, SpO2 monitoring, stress insights, menstrual cycle tracking, and activity detection for more than 100 workouts, alongside the usual step and distance counters.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of workouts

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Cooks in the Farm-to-Fork capital can choose between organic turkeys, heritage breeds with more dark meat and complex flavors, and poultry raised using regenerative agricultural practices which protect soil health.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The PBMs have faced criticisms after research has shown their practices can drive up the cost of healthcare.

— Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026

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