TRIED Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

While the movement tried to resist hierarchy, the media unofficially anointed Steinem the spokeswoman of feminism. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026 Amazon users who enrolled in Amazon Prime between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025, and tried unsuccessfully to cancel their Prime membership may be eligible to receive payment. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tried

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried

Adjective

Platforms reward consistency because consistency produces reliable engagement.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
From daily city commutes to weekend riding, Ausom products are built to provide reliable, efficient alternative transportation.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of reliable

Verb

The pilot attempted to restart the engine multiple times, with no success.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Two veteran training officers and new paramedic Cristina DeBiase grabbed their equipment and gurney while another EMT remained with the ambulance and attempted to move it through traffic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of attempted

Adjective

The element responsible for its pillow-like appeal is none other than that microfiber terry lining, which your skin will sink into — once again bringing to mind pricey bedding, which the hospitality behemonth is also no stranger to.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Smart, responsible planning will help reduce congestion, protect our neighborhoods and preserve Palmetto Bay’s quality of life.

— Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of responsible

Verb

Know More The dispute became public earlier this year as Washington sought to negotiate new health agreements with African governments that tied US assistance to commitments on health systems, data and other areas.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
His attorneys have instead argued the prosecution failed to prove the money constituted a bribe, saying White never intended to use his office to deliver contracts sought by Kamara.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of sought

Adjective

Lisa finding peace was a good start to a fresh start, but clearly there’s more work to be done.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Its onboard offerings, wide array of itineraries and shore excursions—particularly those that are food and wine-driven—easily combine education, adventure, and good fun.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026