tried (out)

Definition of tried (out)next
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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tested
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  • Although engineers successfully tested the revolutionary reactor, the project was ultimately canceled in 1964 as ballistic missiles emerged as a more practical, and less environmentally catastrophic alternative.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Following meetings and auditions over the last couple months, sources say a small group of actors tested after the July 4 holiday.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
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“Tried (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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