1
as in stretches
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
you're trying my patience
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2
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
Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Today, search is driven by artificial intelligence that tries to interpret what’s actually in your photos and videos.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2026
While the other girls glue down their brows, the group-one girls get together and Ciara tries to convince them to vote Discord in the bottom.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
The House Ethics Committee, which is comprised of an equal number of Democrats and Republicans and tries to stay away from political fights, typically handles allegations involving lawmakers and their family members.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Borregales immediately became a solid college kicker, making 81% of his field-goal tries as a freshman.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The second half of the film, where Robert tries to find purpose in the hazy aftermath of grief, had the potential to feel more amorphous.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
The House Ethics Committee, which is comprised of an equal number of Democrats and Republicans and tries to stay away from political fights, typically handles allegations involving lawmakers and their family members.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Those moments slow me down before the world tries to speed me up.
—John Noakes, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
His goal was the first the team had scored with a man advantage in 27 tries.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
The eight makes on 11 tries from the floor.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
His scoring has dipped since conference play began, with only three double-digit games in eight tries.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
All 22 point-after-touchdown tries made.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Both kickers missed two field goals in the frigid conditions with Denver’s Wil Lutz and New England’s Andy Borregales wide on long tries just before the snow came in at halftime.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Jan. 2026
Smith led the Tritons with 20 points, including going 4-for-6 on 3-point tries.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
The Pelicans’ first victory over the Spurs in four tries this season improved their season record to 12-36.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Today, search is driven by artificial intelligence that tries to interpret what’s actually in your photos and videos.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2026
While the other girls glue down their brows, the group-one girls get together and Ciara tries to convince them to vote Discord in the bottom.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
The House Ethics Committee, which is comprised of an equal number of Democrats and Republicans and tries to stay away from political fights, typically handles allegations involving lawmakers and their family members.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Borregales immediately became a solid college kicker, making 81% of his field-goal tries as a freshman.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The second half of the film, where Robert tries to find purpose in the hazy aftermath of grief, had the potential to feel more amorphous.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
The House Ethics Committee, which is comprised of an equal number of Democrats and Republicans and tries to stay away from political fights, typically handles allegations involving lawmakers and their family members.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Those moments slow me down before the world tries to speed me up.
—John Noakes, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
The dominance started on the first possession, when UConn controlled three offensive rebounds, though its effort was fruitless after four tries.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
His goal was the first the team had scored with a man advantage in 27 tries.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
The eight makes on 11 tries from the floor.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
His scoring has dipped since conference play began, with only three double-digit games in eight tries.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
All 22 point-after-touchdown tries made.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Both kickers missed two field goals in the frigid conditions with Denver’s Wil Lutz and New England’s Andy Borregales wide on long tries just before the snow came in at halftime.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Jan. 2026
Smith led the Tritons with 20 points, including going 4-for-6 on 3-point tries.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
The Pelicans’ first victory over the Spurs in four tries this season improved their season record to 12-36.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries
Verb
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The Hyde Park Herald reported the shooting took place in Nichols Park, which stretches from 53rd Street to 55th Street between Kimbark and Kenwood avenues.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Onana stretches both hands in front of him, waiting for the Villa supporters to build the anticipation.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The development comes as the US attempts to cut its long-time communist foe Havana off from receiving oil deliveries from its regional neighbors, a move that has exacerbated a long-standing fuel crisis on the Caribbean island.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The market is now eagerly awaiting signs that attempts by De Meo — whose surprise appointment last year marked the company’s first outsider CEO — to turn Kering around are starting to bear fruit.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Choose from 21 colors, from goes-with-everything black to standout prints and textures, including holiday-ready velvet or sequins.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Weaver reminded us of the coat’s versatility while wearing a goes-with-everything matte black version.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The silhouette arrives as Keen scales American Built production in Kentucky and pushes its sustainability targets under Ann Radil, senior director of Keen Effect, who is focused on circular design and measuring the company’s emissions trajectory.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The novel pushes into the realm of the animal, of the mythological, to a landscape that feels ominous and otherworldly even if issues of the Atlantic are somehow also delivered there.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The organization, which strives to provide services to anyone who needs them, would almost certainly have to reduce hours or possibly even close clinics.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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While it is not accredited, the IPS strives to be no less rigorous or critical than the programs that seek such validation.—
Catherine Taft,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 This morning tests your patience and poise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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April 20 – May 20 This morning tests your patience and poise.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Separated by time and space, the two statements are alike in their linking of drug trafficking with terrorism, a strategy that seeks to conflate public security measures with the fight against politically motivated violence.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a previous role at the department, Hatch helped develop the Hope Florida program, which seeks to get Floridians off government aid by sending them, in part, to churches.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Tries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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