1
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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Recent Examples of tries
Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Din tries to simply hand the Darksaber to Bo-Katan, but this isn't an option.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The Treasury Department has escalated those penalties in recent weeks as the US tries to pressure Tehran on talks.
—Skylar Woodhouse, Fortune, 16 May 2026
This little green creature then tries to help the Minions find more monsters to flesh out their film, a plan that unsurprisingly goes awry.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Even, McClanahan said, in how hard a player tries.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The revival, the first on Broadway, tries to solve the show’s famously creaky text.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 15 May 2026
Swisher tries all these things and more in this week’s episode.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
My trusty spreadsheet frequently tries to put the Golden State’s economy into perspective by comparing it with the nation.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Donovan Mitchell has never been out of the second round in eight previous tries.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The Avalanche overcame a three-goal deficit to win a playoff game for just the third time in 53 tries since moving to Denver.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Despite all his regular-season success, Cox won only the one World Series title in five tries.
—Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame another valiant Lakers charge Thursday night to win their second game in two tries in the Western Conference semifinals at Paycom Center.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The Los Angeles Angels walked off the Mets, 4-3, in the 10th inning on Saturday night at Angel Stadium, handing the Amazins’ their 18th loss in their last 22 tries.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
The defense sealed the Gators’ win, just the second in 10 tries during a series tilted lately in the Seminoles’ favor.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Others are giving him his flowers for being the organization’s winningest coach, including securing four NBA championships in six tries while leading what will go down as one of the greatest basketball dynasties of the modern era, maybe ever.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Slot is a good communicator who tries to properly answer every question, slipping in the occasional attempt at humour.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Din tries to simply hand the Darksaber to Bo-Katan, but this isn't an option.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The Treasury Department has escalated those penalties in recent weeks as the US tries to pressure Tehran on talks.
—Skylar Woodhouse, Fortune, 16 May 2026
This little green creature then tries to help the Minions find more monsters to flesh out their film, a plan that unsurprisingly goes awry.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Even, McClanahan said, in how hard a player tries.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The revival, the first on Broadway, tries to solve the show’s famously creaky text.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 15 May 2026
Swisher tries all these things and more in this week’s episode.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
My trusty spreadsheet frequently tries to put the Golden State’s economy into perspective by comparing it with the nation.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Noun
The White Sox beat the Royals 6-5 on Wednesday night at Rate Field for Chicago’s fourth victory in six tries against KC this season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Donovan Mitchell has never been out of the second round in eight previous tries.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The Avalanche overcame a three-goal deficit to win a playoff game for just the third time in 53 tries since moving to Denver.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Despite all his regular-season success, Cox won only the one World Series title in five tries.
—Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame another valiant Lakers charge Thursday night to win their second game in two tries in the Western Conference semifinals at Paycom Center.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The Los Angeles Angels walked off the Mets, 4-3, in the 10th inning on Saturday night at Angel Stadium, handing the Amazins’ their 18th loss in their last 22 tries.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
The defense sealed the Gators’ win, just the second in 10 tries during a series tilted lately in the Seminoles’ favor.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Others are giving him his flowers for being the organization’s winningest coach, including securing four NBA championships in six tries while leading what will go down as one of the greatest basketball dynasties of the modern era, maybe ever.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries
Verb
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This is where the tension stretches tightest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Waterton Lake stretches blue in both directions, with America’s purple mountains rising to the south.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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That’s what some travelers flying out of Logan Airport in Boston will be able to do starting on June 1 as the TSA attempts to relieve congestion inside the terminal and at drop-off points.—
Dave Lozo,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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This may seem in stark opposition to the aforementioned acoustic piety, but these dueling approaches form a beautiful medley of opposites, placing all things human right alongside all things divine, as Christophe attempts to ascertain the nature of both.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Does this mean those pop-goes-punk comp albums are coming back?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Except then there’s the chance of being FUNNELED, placed on the rails and headed for a very specific destination, instead of the OPEN-WORLD anything-goes of traditional D&D.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Kunal Kemmu and Chirag Nihalani through their Drongo Films banner, Vibe centers on two inseparable friends whose ordinary, unassuming lives spiral into an unpredictable, high-energy adventure that pushes their survival instincts and friendship to the limit.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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The problem is that urgency pushes people toward fast decisions — and wildfire smoke is exactly when bad air purifier choices become expensive.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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As Miranda faces public outcry and the pressures of a downturning publishing industry, Andy once again strives for her approval amid her steadfast pursuit of rigorous journalism.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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Dan Drazen, Trinity’s vice president of development, said the overarching redevelopment design strives to make Mary Shepard Place more resemble what the neighborhood looked like prior to the construction of Bellevue Square in 1942 and what still exists today in the surrounding area.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Jim tests positive and, much to his horror, sees his abs winking out of existence one by one.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Giannis tests their comprehension of their circumstance and their resolve for championship glory.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Motorsports companies are not necessarily going to lead the transition to cleaner energy sources as the world seeks to limit the climate changes resulting from burning fossil fuels.—
Caitlin Grady,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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His struggle intensifies when Tare, a rebellious motorcyclist and fellow alcoholic, discovers the pastor’s secret and seeks to use the car for his own dream.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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“Tries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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