trial run

noun

Definition of trial runnext
as in test-drive

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Recent Examples of trial run Living with Gonzalez and her daughter was the first trial run. — Kayla Levy, Curbed, 25 June 2026 The Fujian carrier first sailed through the narrow body of water separating China and Taiwan in a trial run last September. — ABC News, 23 June 2026 Safe Streets, a division of MONSE, said all employees also go through a background check and then a trial run working in community intervention before they are hired. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 9 June 2026 The first step in 2022’s trial run was to lower a collector more than two miles deep to the bottom of the sea. — Harry Stevens, New York Times, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trial run
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial run
  1. observation
  2. checkout
  3. watch
  4. reinspection
  5. surveillance
  6. recheck
  7. research
  8. perusal
Noun
  • Conti recommends setting up a simple observation board made from cardboard and covering it with a white sheet.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The process of filming and editing became one of observation, contemplation and confrontation.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of observation
Noun
  • Sixty-three percent of poll respondents said their go-to move is to ask for a later checkout to get an extra hour or two for free, while 50 percent take full advantage of complimentary drinks and amenities like pools, restaurants, and spas.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Just over 30 percent said slow checkout experiences were their biggest frustration.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of checkout
Noun
  • On October 12, 2025, armed and masked thieves broke into the museum and made off with cash from the register and at least one watch.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Ben Cook, a New York creator who posts about watches on TikTok, uses his Meta smart glasses to listen to music on runs and take hands-free calls.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of watch
Noun
  • During that reinspection, officials confirmed that the Yard had addressed the temperature and refrigeration problems to the department’s satisfaction.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • After a reinspection on July 1, the restaurant received a 94%.
    — Eva Flowe July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
Definition of reinspection
Noun
  • Beijing has appointed its own senior monks, maintained close surveillance and controls on religious expression, and faced allegations of cracking down on peaceful dissent and forcing the large-scale relocation of rural and nomadic Tibetans.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The state's high court also upheld the Fifth Judicial District Court’s ruling that surveillance video showing Trevizo inside the hospital and any body camera footage captured by police were also not admissible in court.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of surveillance
Noun
  • No further rechecks are expected as long as Blue continues to recover well, the vet confirms.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
  • Regular blood rechecks will be necessary and will determine the need for medications, possibly for the rest of her life.
    — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Definition of recheck
Noun
  • Her research explores questions about the nature of the self, decision-making, temporal experience, philosophical methodology, causation, causal experience, time and time’s arrow, perception, mereology, constitution, and essence.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Do not let perfection delay movement or turn research into a hiding place.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of research
Noun
  • Beyond Bart’s Books, downtown Ojai has dozens more unique shops for your perusal.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
  • The language switch has done nothing to lessen its global appeal, as a quick perusal of the YouTube comments suggests, though there are some jokes Jakubović acknowledges would be inscrutable outside Bosnia.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Definition of perusal

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