tried (out)

past tense of try (out)
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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  • Despite enduring injuries that tested our depth and adaptability, the athletes rallied together, showing their unwavering commitment to each other.
    Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The substance was later tested and determined to be cocaine.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Tried (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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