as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a tried method for catching sport fish
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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
Lauren Breedlove, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Networks are treating prediction markets like polling data, but polls use scientific sampling, transparent, tried and true methodology.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
But the guys tried to rally around that, keep pursuing and get the win.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
While places like the Blue Lagoon and Mývatn Nature Baths are well-known, these are a selection of some of my tried and true favorites to add to your list.
—Lauren Breedlove, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Networks are treating prediction markets like polling data, but polls use scientific sampling, transparent, tried and true methodology.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
In effort to ease the mental burden, the Tigers tried to negotiate on either off days or games when McGonigle was not in the lineup.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
But the guys tried to rally around that, keep pursuing and get the win.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried
Adjective
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Ellie Roebuck Hasn’t been capped since 2023 but back in the WSL with Aston Villa and back in Wiegman’s squad as a reliable reserve ‘keeper.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The genre hit its stride in the late-’90s and early-2000s, as the formula became a reliable commercial play.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Livestreaming by media outlets tested Judge Graf’s patience during earlier hearings when pool camera operators inside the court broke his rules.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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This would essentially be doubling down on flattening the odds, which was already tested in 2019 and empirically did not reduce tanking.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Police said in both incidents, two suspects approached the delivery driver and attempted to pay for the food with counterfeit money.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Finding the behavior suspicious, police said the officers activated their overhead lights and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As of now, investigators continue to search for answers, and for those responsible.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The robots are responsible for executing precision loading and unloading tasks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the 53rd minute, however, LAFC defenders were stretched and Werner, on the left, struck a cross that found Ousseni Bouda for the first of the Burkina Faso native’s two goals on the day.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The recovery operation stretched into the wee hours.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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That is certainly the impression the playwright, actors and producers sought to convey.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Trader Joe’s muffins have a good reputation—and for good reason.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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And the rigmarole of international travel is a very good reason.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the quarrel turned physical, the woman pushed Smith to the ground, witnesses told police.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Hayslett has pushed Marzullo to be aware of pitches on the outside corner.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Tried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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