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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
Devon Lum, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
That opportunity can best be seized if the opposition remains active and tries to back the regime into a corner.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Precisely what that level of investment can and will be is in flux as the College Sports Commission tries to enforce the rules on name, image and likeness money.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Cue a total lockdown of the hospital as everyone tries to figure out if the guy was bluffing, all while putting out the fires (and tending to the victims) left by the explosion.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
As his family tries to settle into their new neighborhood, Jin’s plot creates fissures between him and his wife and daughters, as well as their white, liberal neighbor.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Killmonger tries to take over Wakanda, but is ultimately thwarted and dies.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Against the backdrop of Paris, Venice, Rome, and New York, the agents work to keep the virus from spreading further, while The Corporation tries to get his money-making injection in the hands of as many people as possible.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2026
Sea’s operating expenses also jumped by 28%, as its e-commerce arm Shopee tries to strengthen its competitive edge of rivals like Alibaba’s Lazada and ByteDance’s TikTok Shop.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Zach LaVine scored 15 but missed six of his seven 3-point tries as Sacramento went 7 for 27 from long range.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
The Magic forward missed all three of his long-range tries and ended with 14 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in 30 minutes.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The same Mountaineer squad that entered 0-3 against Quad 1 competition and 0-1 versus Quad 2, not only converted 11 3s in 26 tries, but also totaled 30 points in the paint.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
The good feelings that come when a team wins its eighth game in 11 tries were on full display after a 137-103 win over a hapless Sacramento Kings team Friday night.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The Aggies outlasted Auburn for a 90-88 victory after Tigers' KeShawn Murphy's halfcourt heave was ruled no good, giving A&M its second SEC victory in as many tries.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Golden State continued to create separation in the fourth quarter, holding a double-digit lead for much of the fourth and cruising to a win, their sixth in their last eight tries.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Limit the amount of tries teams have to guess correctly.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
One of the agents tries to open the driver’s side door and reaches through the window.
—Devon Lum, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
That opportunity can best be seized if the opposition remains active and tries to back the regime into a corner.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Precisely what that level of investment can and will be is in flux as the College Sports Commission tries to enforce the rules on name, image and likeness money.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Cue a total lockdown of the hospital as everyone tries to figure out if the guy was bluffing, all while putting out the fires (and tending to the victims) left by the explosion.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
As his family tries to settle into their new neighborhood, Jin’s plot creates fissures between him and his wife and daughters, as well as their white, liberal neighbor.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Killmonger tries to take over Wakanda, but is ultimately thwarted and dies.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Against the backdrop of Paris, Venice, Rome, and New York, the agents work to keep the virus from spreading further, while The Corporation tries to get his money-making injection in the hands of as many people as possible.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2026
Sea’s operating expenses also jumped by 28%, as its e-commerce arm Shopee tries to strengthen its competitive edge of rivals like Alibaba’s Lazada and ByteDance’s TikTok Shop.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
Johnson missed his first five shots, four of them 3-point tries, as the Sea Kings sprinted to the big, early lead.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Zach LaVine scored 15 but missed six of his seven 3-point tries as Sacramento went 7 for 27 from long range.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
The Magic forward missed all three of his long-range tries and ended with 14 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in 30 minutes.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The same Mountaineer squad that entered 0-3 against Quad 1 competition and 0-1 versus Quad 2, not only converted 11 3s in 26 tries, but also totaled 30 points in the paint.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
The good feelings that come when a team wins its eighth game in 11 tries were on full display after a 137-103 win over a hapless Sacramento Kings team Friday night.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The Aggies outlasted Auburn for a 90-88 victory after Tigers' KeShawn Murphy's halfcourt heave was ruled no good, giving A&M its second SEC victory in as many tries.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Golden State continued to create separation in the fourth quarter, holding a double-digit lead for much of the fourth and cruising to a win, their sixth in their last eight tries.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Limit the amount of tries teams have to guess correctly.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries
Verb
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The beating heart of Delray Beach, Atlantic Avenue, stretches from I-95 all the way to the ocean.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Contract fight stretches into new year That uncertainty has been central to Sheriff Gregory Tony's dispute with the city, which began last summer when Deerfield Beach said the cost of a new contract for police and fire services was too high.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, attempts to sustain fusion reactions for long and extract net positive energy from the process have yielded limited results.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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Even McDaniels’ attempts to wear down Houston’s pass rush by running straight at it, with a season-high 76% run rate on first down, mostly failed.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 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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Derived from the Soviet-era Tu-16, these aircraft remain the backbone of China’s operational bomber force as Beijing pushes to strengthen its maritime strike and surveillance capabilities.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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The beekeeper then pushes the start button, causing the central spinner to start rotating, and the honey is extracted in 20 seconds.—
Shirl Leigh
January 20,
New Atlas,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gensert stressed that while RideSD is a voice for young transit riders, the group strives to represent everyone who uses transit.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Using the power of humour, music and entertainment, Em’s work strives to affect audiences who may not usually engage with ocean conservation.—
Mandeep Rai,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her license will remain suspended for 30 days, with an ignition interlock device that tests for alcohol to be installed on her vehicle for six months.—
Katie Mulvaney,
The Providence Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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The grants will fund development work over the next two years as Maryland tests how the tools could be used alongside existing systems.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Several speakers said their concern was less about state law itself and more about communication, questioning whether parents would be informed when their child seeks services.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The exodus rattled investors as the startup seeks funding at a $50 billion valuation with little revenue and only one product, The Information reported.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Tries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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