as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a tried method for catching sport fish
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1
as in tested
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
you're trying my patience
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as in attempted
to make an effort to do
try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight
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Recent Examples of tried
Tara Larson, Footwear News, 27 Nov. 2025
Vionic Uptown Loafers These popular Vionic loafers are a tried and true shoe for Travel + Leisure editors.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Time will tell if Giulia's WWE Women's United States Championship loss will cause a rift between her and Kiana James, who tried interfering in the match before being dropped by Fyre.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Kate Middleton went with a tried and true pair of heels during her latest outing.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 27 Nov. 2025
Vionic Uptown Loafers These popular Vionic loafers are a tried and true shoe for Travel + Leisure editors.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
Verb
In the third quarter, Thomas tried to rally the Panthers.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Time will tell if Giulia's WWE Women's United States Championship loss will cause a rift between her and Kiana James, who tried interfering in the match before being dropped by Fyre.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried
Adjective
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For decades, Venezuela was one of America's closest partners in Latin America, a reliable energy supplier, and a democracy that helped anchor the region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Finding the right toiletry bag for your next trip is as important as buying a reliable carry-on or a hassle-free backpack.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company has already tested personalized cartoons and reported many reels becoming viral.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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Moscow has also sought to boost its military presence in the polar region, home to its Northern Fleet and a site where the Soviet Union tested nuclear weapons.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Homeland Security officials said the pair attempted to run over immigration officers with their car and say both are involved with gang Tren de Aragua.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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The woman running the daycare had attempted life-saving measures on the child before emergency services arrived, First Alert 4 reported.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Schools would become responsible for paying wages, benefits, and workers' compensation.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Transportation is the largest source of climate and air pollution in California and is responsible for more than a third of global warming emissions, said Daniel Barad, Western states policy manager with the nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The law requires presidents to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying forces and to end military action within 60 to 90 days absent authorization — limits that presidents of both parties have routinely stretched.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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State officials say the program is a way to reduce costs, prevent medication lapses, and ease the burden on doctors, particularly in rural areas where clinicians are already stretched thin.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The parents both told the outlet, though, that their son has not sought political advice from them.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Massachusetts had passed a state law exempting its citizens from serving in such an undeclared war, and the state then sought to bring the question of the conflict’s constitutionality before the justices.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, on his eighth touch, Payne turned a good play into a disaster.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arsenal’s second-half performance here was arguably their best of the campaign.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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DeSantis, a Republican, has prioritized Everglades restoration and pushed to expedite the reservoir’s construction during his two terms in office.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Erik Karlsson pushed his career-best home points streak to nine games with a goal, while Connor Dewar and Blake Lizotte also scored for Pittsburgh.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Tried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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