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
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The tried and true methods still work For some people, the methods used by past generations are sufficient.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Reaction to the news Monday that the Connecticut Sun WNBA team is officially being moved to Houston was of sadness and regret in Connecticut, especially amongst those who had tried to keep the professional women’s basketball team in the state over the last year.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
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Adjective
Weber’s original charcoal grill is a tried and true staple that’s been a barbecue favorite for decades.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The tried and true methods still work For some people, the methods used by past generations are sufficient.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
This villain is a clear example of how far the character is from my reality, far removed from the image some tried to attach to me in their attempt to defame me.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Reaction to the news Monday that the Connecticut Sun WNBA team is officially being moved to Houston was of sadness and regret in Connecticut, especially amongst those who had tried to keep the professional women’s basketball team in the state over the last year.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried
Adjective
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Even recognizing one or two reliable triggers—like tight clothing, prolonged sitting or hot weather—can help guide meaningful adjustments.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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The dogs provide rangers with a reliable way to etch trails, haul supplies and even assist park scientists with snow-dependent research.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Rubin tested out its alert system for the first time on February 24, 2026.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Old friendships are tested when discussions about race, gender, and political stance expose raw nerves and deep divisions.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The Vissers attempted to reassure her.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The scene remained active for several hours as negotiators attempted to communicate with Vanderpool.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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In 2024, disagreements between National Grid, a responsible party, and the state Department of Environmental Conservation halted the planning for additional environmental cleanup, freezing the project.—
Michelle de la Uz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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At this point, this is a legal matter, and the most responsible path forward is accountability through the appropriate process with a focus on donor remedies including the return of funds to impacted donors.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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From the looming white-domed oven emerge the flakiest pies, feteer, built of gauzy layers of dough, pressed with ghee and stretched, then folded one inside another around your choice of filling.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The April 28 City Council meeting stretched into its eighth hour.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Among other things, advocates expressed concern the bill would allow companies to collect sensitive data about immigration status and reproductive health care sought, and then sell it to third parties and federal agencies.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Wang and Sun executed directives from PRC representatives and sometimes sought permission from Chinese government officials to post content, Wang’s plea agreement said.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Guests don’t even need to leave the Torre Virreyes building to dine at a few other top restaurants in the area, including the aforementioned Carmela y Sal, which has one of the city’s best tasting menus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Shohei Ohtani also put together good at-bats.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The differences between racial attitudes in America and those in Britain both pushed and pulled him out of his home country, but America needed that gift less than Britain did.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool did it by having Jordan Henderson drop from the right side of midfield to cover the space when Alexander-Arnold pushed up from full-back.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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“Tried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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