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
Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The other idea was that Guardiola would fall back on the tried and tested false-nine method, and there were plenty of candidates for that: Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish among them.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Then, as the Buccaneers tried to final some last-minute gusto, saw running back Rachaad White get stripped by DaRon Bland.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Unlike the streaming services, which dares to different with many of their program entries, CBS recognizes the value of sticking with the tried and true with its older skewing audience.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The other idea was that Guardiola would fall back on the tried and tested false-nine method, and there were plenty of candidates for that: Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish among them.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Verb
In response, Flint tried another tactic.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Then, as the Buccaneers tried to final some last-minute gusto, saw running back Rachaad White get stripped by DaRon Bland.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried
Adjective
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Lightweight, quick-drying, and trail-tough, these pants have been a reliable companion for hiking and travel.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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Embrace tools that highlight alternate components that match form, fit and function, and offer reliable alternatives based on factors like cost, inventory, country of origin and lifecycle status.—
Steve Flagg,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The Cooking team created, tested and published about 1,000 recipes in 2024.—
Joshua M. Bernstein,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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It is tested and seems to abide by them.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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First responders attempted lifesaving measures and transported him to Adventist Health and Rideout hospital, where he was pronounced dead.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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What to know DOGE had reportedly been trying for weeks to gain access to the Federal Personnel and Payroll System, and the department has now placed two IT staff members who had attempted to block them, under investigation and on administrative leave.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That can backfire spectacularly, since taxpayers are responsible for what’s on their tax return.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Parker was responsible for batting in all four of the team's runs.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Verb
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The plan, put forward by infamous Nazi Gestapo chief Heinrich Himmler, sought to take advantage of the natural migration patterns of storks to send Nazi propaganda leaflets from Germany to the Boers of South Africa.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Russia has in recent years sought to claim territory up to Greenland's Exclusive Economic Zone.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Newcomer Davante Adams, 32, and Puka Nacua, 25, will complement one another, giving the Rams their best veteran tandem at receiver since Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. fueled the Super Bowl-winning offense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Chappell and Webb have pushed each other out of their comfort zones to create some truly remarkable work in 2024.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Hoang said the online allegations — none of which were true — led to threats of violence against the university, and there was talk that some parents withdrew their children because of them.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The film also stars Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson and Spencer Watson. Co-written by Greengrass and Brad Inglesby, The Lost Bus is inspired by true events featured in Lizzie Johnson’s 2021 book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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“Tried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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