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
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Panettiere does, however, describe another friend who tried to pass her around Hollywood.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 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
Target, like Walmart and Amazon, has tried to grow those business units both to offer more convenience to customers and boost its profits.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Panettiere does, however, describe another friend who tried to pass her around Hollywood.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried
Adjective
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Julian Champagnie took over Harrison Barnes’ starting spot in San Antonio and has been an athletic upgrade who is durable and reliable while providing accurate volume shooting.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Each of these shifts depend on market data that is reliable, licensed and machine-readable in ways legacy infrastructure was not built to deliver.—
Mike Cahill,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Cole was tested immediately, as speedy Rays leadoff man Chandler Simpson slashed a soft single on the game’s second pitch.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Backflow preventers get tested annually because conditions change.—
Barbara Wittmann,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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To no one’s surprise, Nebraska fans have packed Charles Schwab Field as the Cornhuskers (42-15) attempted to win their third consecutive Big Ten Tournament.—
Jack Vita,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Cavs owner Dan Gilbert tried borrowing the Philadelphia blueprint by limiting ticket sales to Ohio residents through geolocation restrictions, just like the Sixers attempted in Round 2.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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In recent years, the Los Rancheros and Poway Kiwanians were responsible for cooking and serving the food for the historical society’s fundraiser event.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Ramsey County deputies also were responsible for traffic control on Rice Street between Aurora Avenue and Interstate 94, and for a parking ramp used that day for parking for people with handicapped placards, Fletcher said.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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The dispute has stretched on for roughly 18 months, with neighbors repeatedly appearing at Wheat Ridge City Council meetings asking for changes.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Evans went on to become a beloved figure in daytime television, building a career that has stretched across generations of viewers.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Verb
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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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But there was much more good than bad for Cole, whose velocity, efficiency and fortitude all stood out.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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There are other commendations that could be thrown on, like how this might be McCartney’s best album of the 21st century.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
Verb
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One of the activities that received the most enjoyment from viewers was when the girls pushed themselves on the swing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Defense attorney Curtis Rogers pushed back against that claim, arguing in his opening statement that other school staffers, including Zwerner, could have acted.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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“Tried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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