as in tested
to put (something) to a test
want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery
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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 -
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
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“Tried (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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