trial and errors

Definition of trial and errorsnext
plural of trial and error

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and errors
Noun
  • The evidence for this comes from a bonobo named Kanzi, who took part in three pretend tea party-style experiments conducted by two researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Now, with our vanity bruised, is the time for experiments.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • These tests allowed the team to examine how accurately the system could detect transitions from safe to unsafe contact in real time.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Sound waves from the ultrasound had been shown to interact with circulating microbubbles, standard imaging contrast agents used in tests like echocardiograms.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Both exercises work the muscles of the lower body—namely, the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, hip stabilizers, and core, Higgins said.
    Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Venditti’s practice involves extensive on-the-ground scouting for even the smallest roles, an intense interview process, and improv exercises to get the first-timers comfortable.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • During early rehearsals of a pivotal coatroom scene, Kaplow recalls flagging that Hawke was touching his scene partner too often.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
  • With rehearsals in the early stages, the singer is spending much of his time preparing for the months-long commitment, which is set to begin in May and run through the end of the year.
    Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Get 30 servings to last a full month of workouts — great for consistent users who train four to five times a week.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, next week workouts for pitchers and catchers begin, and Opening Day isn’t for nearly another two months.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Her practices all week, Glenn said, have been great.
    Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Beyond the number of cillíní and burial sites uncovered, the practices surrounding these unconsecrated grounds reveal a complex emotional landscape marked by grief, shame, and trauma, according to the press release.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Trial and errors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20errors. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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