TRIED Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

tried 1 of 2

adjective

ˈtrīd

Definition of tried

as in reliable

worthy of one's trust a tried method for catching sport fish

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tried

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verb

past tense of try

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

Adjective

Below, shop more cat-eye sunglasses inspired by Meghan Markle’s tried and true Le Specs pair, all at Amazon. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 Candles are a tried and true method for keeping a strong counter scent wafting through the bathroom. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026

Verb

Trump choices could prove costly Republicans tried to buck historical precedent — a president’s party almost always loses seats during the midterms — with an aggressive redistricting effort aimed at creating a more favorable congressional map. — Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026 Jolly, 54, tried to ride the momentum of a national political environment that appeared to power major Democratic gains across the country. — Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tried

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried

Adjective

Automobile and energy companies are now retooling their technology choices to balance budget-friendly performance with reliable material sourcing.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
Many high-performing women build careers by becoming trusted experts, exceptional operators and reliable problem-solvers.

— Kelly Baker, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of reliable

Verb

However, the components have not yet been tested in orbit, and their long-term reliability under actual space conditions remains to be established.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Seneca has tested the drones on prescribed burns, not real wildfires yet.

— Halle Zander, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of tested

Verb

Court documents state the teen's mother noticed her daughter's location changing on the Life360 tracking app and attempted to contact her.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Noble attempted to flee his vehicle on foot, but was chased and shot multiple times in the middle of the highway.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of attempted

Verb

The team sought to develop a way to deploy conventional munitions from drones without requiring soldiers to carry out field modifications or manually remove existing safety mechanisms.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Historic run for governor By April 2025 Bottoms was ready to run again—this time for governor, a position that voting rights activist Stacey Abrams had sought but lost in 2018 and 2022.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of sought

Verb

Milwaukee pulled to 85-72 after three quarters and got the first basket of the fourth, but Towns led the way as New York quickly pushed the lead beyond 20, with consecutive 3-pointers by Anunoby making it 106-78.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
The Suns had a 17-point halftime lead and pushed the advantage to 91-59 with four minutes left in the third quarter.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026