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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To confirm these findings, this new compound was also tested on rodents.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Along the way, Mike and Brie's bond is tested, all while Brady re-enters the mix.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Tried (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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