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

The 32-year-old content creator called police and tried to perform CPR once the 56-year-old, who paid Rylaarsdam for the BDSM session, began to turn blue. —

Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 Anthony was to be tried as an adult, since the Texas criminal justice system considers 17-year-olds to be adults. —

Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 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