TRIES Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

tries 1 of 2

verb

Definition of tries next

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

2 of 2

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

Verb

Create laws that will bring down the hammer on any AI maker that tries to engage in this form of deception. —

Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 The very growth that comes from success can lead to consistent cash shortages as a company tries to scale its inventory, shipping channels, advertising and so on. —

Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 May 2026 Ava tries yelling at Deborah, which only makes Deborah go quieter. —

Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 29 May 2026 Beverly’s reluctance to relocate continues, and Danny tries to see if there's a way to renovate their 400-year-old Italian home to be more accessible for her. —

Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 Everyone who tries it loves it! —

Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 That battle is likely to last into training camp as new head coach Todd Monken tries to find a quarterback that won't be an utter failure — like the last 42 or so quarterbacks who have previously started for the Browns have been. —

Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026 Marcus tries to balance pushing Nick to keep playing while knowing his older brother has to do what’s best for him and his family. —

Joe Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Din eventually adopts a fatherly relationship with his young ward and tries to protect him from all threats. —

Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026

Noun

At least the Wordle Bot took five tries! —

Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Keldon Johnson scored 15 off the bench for San Antonio, which missed 29 of its 41 3-point tries. —

Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026 Six host countries have won the tournament in 22 tries. —

Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 May 2026 After three tries, Tassel asks students to submit an audio recording of their name. —

Kendall Staton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026 England, after conceding nine tries in its previous two matches, restricted the best defensive team to four tries, two by Bourdon Sansus, and Jones was proud. —

ABC News, 17 May 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries

Verb

From up here, San Sebastián gleams to the east, the sea stretches endlessly forward, and silence settles like an ancient cloak.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The kitchen stretches from the front of the restaurant along the side wall and into the back of the dining room.

— Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026