TRIAL AND ERRORS Synonyms: 18 Similar Words

trial and errors

noun

plural of trial and error

as in experiments

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Robots learn from experiments A separate Google project tested whether agents could improve DNA aptamers, short molecules that fold into shapes capable of attaching to specific proteins.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
King Princess, ushered in a new era for her experiments in sonically fluid sapphic pop.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of experiments

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For all its tests, the company builds realistic simulated environments, red teams these environments itself and with third parties to see whether they can be escaped, and monitors what agents do.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Now, students qualify for a lottery according to their performance on standardized tests.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of tests

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Earlier in the week, Stiles opened up to Variety about the emotional rehearsals.

— Emily Longeretta, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
Launch campaigns for new rockets often take months before a first flight, involving multiple integrated fueling tests, countdown rehearsals, and a static fire.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of rehearsals

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Crz Yoga Butterluxe Leggings Finding a pair of leggings that don’t roll down during workouts, aren’t see-through, and offer comfortable stretch is a tall ask, especially when the prices from big-name brands continue to climb into triple digits.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026
Early workouts line up with the body’s natural cortisol peak and tend to build consistency because the session is done before meetings and family demands pile up.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of workouts

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The approach applies manufacturing practices to research and development, allowing engineers and machinists to modify components and processes quickly as designs evolve.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Tully Tube has already been adopted by 37 health systems, pharmacies, and veterinary practices, including Penn Medicine, Michigan’s Karmanos Cancer Institute, and Georgia’s Wellstar Health System.

— Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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