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as in ordeals
a test of faith, patience, or strength
living with her insufferable relatives was a real trial
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as in rehearsals
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
ran another trial of the aerial performance before opening night
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as in tests
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
trials by medical researchers haven't determined whether the medication is safe or not
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as in attempts
an effort to do or accomplish something
will rest and make another trial at climbing the mountain
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as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation
trying to have a coherent phone conversation with his senile father was always a trial
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Recent Examples of trials
With trials underway in multiple countries, electric roads are now drawing global attention.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The Fujian was launched in 2022 and began sea trials in 2024.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
This is a candid memoir of vulnerability and courage, humility and purpose, mistakes and learning—a singular tale of the trials, tribulations, and hope to be found in a life dedicated to the pursuit of truth.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
The movie includes about six minutes from the 52-minute film produced by John Ford that was shown at the real trials.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The company also invested $50 million in user-centric feature trials, marketing, and international expansion.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The network is available through multiple streaming services that offer free trials, giving you a chance to access the special without any upfront costs.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
Disney pulled its channels including ESPN and ABC from YouTube TV after contract negotiations between the companies failed, but some alternative services offering the channels have free trials for viewers.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The study was also relatively short, with longer follow-up trials needed to confirm the results.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The Fujian was launched in 2022 and began sea trials in 2024.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
This is a candid memoir of vulnerability and courage, humility and purpose, mistakes and learning—a singular tale of the trials, tribulations, and hope to be found in a life dedicated to the pursuit of truth.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
The movie includes about six minutes from the 52-minute film produced by John Ford that was shown at the real trials.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The company also invested $50 million in user-centric feature trials, marketing, and international expansion.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The network is available through multiple streaming services that offer free trials, giving you a chance to access the special without any upfront costs.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
Disney pulled its channels including ESPN and ABC from YouTube TV after contract negotiations between the companies failed, but some alternative services offering the channels have free trials for viewers.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The study was also relatively short, with longer follow-up trials needed to confirm the results.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trials
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On Instagram, and even on her reality show, Kardashian comes across as thrillingly impervious, wearing impassivity like body armor and putting her body and face through Olympian ordeals to draw our collective gaze.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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In today’s housing market, even the lucky ones often face exhausting ordeals and need to stretch their budgets to land a home.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Robert had a special guest during last week’s rehearsals for the dance competition series.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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The actor Noah Segan recalled Johnson moving furniture around in his living room to host rehearsals, and making burgers for the cast.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Growth Growth measures how well students performed on the end-of-year tests when compared with the previous year's results.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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Although outdoor tests have begun, long-term reliability data remain limited.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Even on low volume from deep (seven attempts), that’s a recipe for offensive success, and it was reflected in Mizzou’s 50 first-half points.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her clarion voice slices through the show’s labored attempts to be both fable and fabulous.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Aldo Olivieri, il Gatto Magico (the Magic Cat), who had survived a fractured skull that required drilling to save his life and left him with chronic headaches, became the first-choice goalkeeper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the holiday headaches might get much worse as the government shutdown causes flight reductions at major airports.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Besides government offices, many areas had been severely damaged by disrepair, and fires – easy to occur since most buildings were wooden structures.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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During their stay, the astronauts conducted various scientific experiments and added two of a planned 23 experimental modules to the station.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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In their experiments, the researchers showed that the plasma lens could focus light across a wide range of XUV wavelengths, with its focal length adjustable by tuning the plasma density.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Sabres, who still haven’t won a road game in five tries, play their next three games on the road against the Utah Mammoth, Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings, three teams that are rolling early in the season.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Zacha stuck with it and tapped home the GWG, giving the B’s their fourth win in as many tries in extra time this season.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Trials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trials. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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