TRIES Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

tries 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of try

as in stretches

to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress you're trying my patience

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as in attempts

to make an effort to do try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight

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tries

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noun

plural of try

as in goes

an effort to do or accomplish something was granted another try at the field goal

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Recent Examples of tries

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North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Against this bedlam, Rhaenyra tries to fashion herself a real queen. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026 That one phrase tries to create an instant emotional connection. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Tadej Pogačar from Slovenia tries to claim his third straight overall Tour de France victory. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The host scored three tries to one and fullback Takuro Matsunaga hauled in 17 points in a red-and-white blanketed Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 New Jersey’s legislation tries to address some of the concerns. — Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Travis Kelce attends Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and tries to give her his phone number. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Outside of work, Hills tries to exercise often and eat healthily. — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

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Three entries into the Scotland 22 and three tries in the first half. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 Women’s right to vote in Oregon took six tries before becoming law in 1912. — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026 How To Play Wordle Wordle is a daily word puzzle game where your goal is to guess a hidden five-letter word in six tries or fewer. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries

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The 28216 zip code stretches northwest from just north of uptown past I-485.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
The Licking ranch sits within the Hell Creek Formation, a legendary geological boneyard that stretches across Montana, Wyoming and the Dakotas.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of stretches

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This will be the first time a commercial rocket developed in India attempts to reach orbit.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Antinous attempts to shrug off the token’s return, but seemingly recognizes it, and realizes in full that Odysseus has returned for revenge when the man strings his bow.

— Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of attempts

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Which hasn’t entirely stopped Klaveness from speaking out as Infantino pushes the boundaries of his power.

— Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
Daera pushes the conversation beyond recycled content as a singular solution toward a more complete circular product development.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of pushes

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Like Lonnie, who strives to be the best golfer in the world, Pelican Hill is widely considered one of the world’s premier luxury resorts.

— Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Hoy said the detention staff consistently strives to exceed the minimum standards given by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Definition of strives

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Battle tests robots EngineAI’s T800 is a full-size humanoid robot designed for mobility, endurance, and versatile applications.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Similarly, in patients with pituitary problems, tests for other blood hormones (such as luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone) can confirm the source of the problem.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of tests

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Defense says evidence is circumstantial, seeks lower bond Brown’s attorney, Bryan Hoeller, filed a motion on Tuesday seeking to reduce his bond, which had been set at $2 million.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
The lawsuit seeks a declaration that Harwood broke the site’s Terms of Service and unspecified damages.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 July 2026