TRIED Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

tried 1 of 2

adjective

ˈtrīd

Definition of tried next

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

Obviously, Barbara Walters and Connie Chung had done it before, but there was a lot of focus on that, for better or for worse, in sort of a tried and true sexist way. —

Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026 Here, three experts share their tried and true hacks for keeping a bathroom clean for days on end, many of which involve being more mindful with regard to storage. —

Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026

Verb

During a historic 2016 press conference in Havana, Castro famously tried to raise Obama's left arm, whose hand went limp in an image that went viral. —

ABC News, 3 June 2026 Barca tried to offload him, but Ter Stegen — who is under contract until 2028 — did not entertain the idea and then had to undergo back surgery, sidelining him for three months. —

Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tried

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried

Adjective

These advancements are made possible with Spectrum’s fiber broadband network and industry-leading reliability and speed, which delivers the fastest and most reliable Internet*, keeping game day viewing seamless and exciting.

— Dennis Johnson, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
For the most part, all reliable and good, though occasionally, particularly during trips off-hours when ridership would fall off, the experience could be dicey with the train car almost empty and a rider shouting, swearing, smoking or even being threatening.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026