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
  • The day before the grand opening, Hua, the family patriarch, could be seen constantly walking through the store, offering observations and suggestions about what was needed for a successful launch.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • The Vanstone fortune cannot be recouped until Magdalen finally develops a strong emotional intelligence—until her thinking and observation skills grow to match her acting skills, and then begin to work together.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Definition of observation
Noun
  • The library also maintains a permanent collection of jigsaw puzzles and board games available for checkout in the Rotunda on the first floor.
    — Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 29 July 2026
  • That's why your rate vanishes at checkout, why one hotel shows on 30 channels at 30 slightly different prices and why a nice five-star in Bali takes nine seconds to say whether a room is free.
    — Abhinav Sinha, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of checkout
Noun
  • The event is a free, two-night fan festival featuring interactive fan zones, live music, games, player appearances, giveaways and an MLS watch party.
    — Alex Zietlow July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
  • San Jose recorded 1 million total downtown visits during the six-week FIFA World Cup, officials announced Friday — a final count over 2 ½ times initial projections — driven by energetic watch parties and strong fan culture in the city.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Definition of watch
Noun
  • After a reinspection on July 1, the restaurant received a 94%.
    — Eva Flowe July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
  • Food preparation in affected areas was stopped until the health department conducted a reinspection.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 June 2026
Definition of reinspection
Noun
  • There were no surveillance cameras in the immediate area of the shooting, law enforcement said.
    — Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • Alas, the bad guys are very well prepared for just such an occasion, in terms of surveillance cameras as well as heavy artillery.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 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
  • Chinese model vendors are expected to leverage open-source software to promote their global usage and adoption, said Lian Jye Su, of the technology research and advisory group Omdia.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Investigators combed through the DNA and paper trail genealogy research to fill gaps in Bradley’s family tree, from newspaper and social media records to genetic analysis.
    — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 25 July 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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