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

That probe was led by board member Susie Giordano, who reviewed 11 export transactions and found no evidence anyone at the company tried to circumvent export controls or was aware of any product diversion. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 During the early pandemic years, as Netflix’s rivals tried (and failed) to emulate its playbook to compete in a scale game for subscribers, the state also was a beneficiary. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tried

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried

Adjective

His contact balance, patience, one-cut burst and reliable hands are quite appealing.

— Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
As an alternative to Starlink, the Ukrainians have rushed to develop reliable drones equipped with AI, which offer a way to get around Russia’s counter-drone defenses.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of reliable

Verb

Cohen's testimony at the time appeared to be the final breach in a once-close relationship between the lawyer and his client that was tested in dramatic fashion in 2018 when FBI agents searched Cohen's office, home and hotel room.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Counter said the Bruin’s fire-alarm system is currently monitored, its emergency generator will be tested in the coming weeks, and several minor plumbing issues are being addressed.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of tested

Verb

After tit-for-tat strikes in early July following the arrival of an Iranian plane in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, the Houthis attacked Saudi vessels and attempted to blockade Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports.

— August 20, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Oman, a historic US ally, has attempted to act as a mediator between the US and Iran both before and during the conflict, notably hosting nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington before the war broke out in February.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of attempted

Adjective

Two of the main brain structures scientists believe are involved in storing traumatic memories are the hippocampus—responsible for memory storage—and the amygdala, which is responsible for processing emotions.

— Michele Patterson Ford, Scientific American, 22 Aug. 2026
Five days later, OpenAI announced that its own AI models were responsible for the incident during an internal cybersecurity test.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of responsible

Adjective

Members also flagged strong anticipation from North American press and said a Netflix awards team is preparing a campaign for the film that extends to a best picture push.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
These seven hotels and experiences are for the active voyager who is never too far from their golf clubs, knows where all the best tennis courts are and is always game for a new sport.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026