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
Mark Prussin, CBS News, 13 June 2026
The tour comes as Emanuel tries to differentiate himself from other Democrats considering a run for their party’s presidential nomination.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
The group first tries to talk employees into installing remote access software.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Many service businesses stay overwhelmed because every client comes in with a long list of problems, and the business tries to solve all of them at once.
—Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In the new film, a shadowy government organization, not a handful of ethically minded scientists, tries to hide the existence and terrestrial visitations of aliens.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
The fifth, Nate Miley, once an ardent defender of the deal, now tries to distance himself from it.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
As a ruthless hitman (Javier Bardem) tries to track him down, the local sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones) tries to make sense of it all and faces an existential crisis about the senseless violence of the world today.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Nate Bargatze’s new movie, The Breadwinner (in theaters now), tries to recapture the magic of the mid-tier comedy, David Sims writes.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Levi scored two tries to extend her season-leading tally to 64, and was even more impressive with two try-saving tackles from behind on Katelyn Vaha'akolo.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Players had four tries per hour to guess the order and could win at most one BOGO entrée or double protein during the campaign, along with the chance to win the grand prize of free burritos for a year, which was granted to the first player to unlock the vault each hour.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The project honors Monroe, but sees her, first and almost exclusively, as a victim, one who Eddie Redmayne’s gentle production assistant tries and fails to save.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026
When Brazil won its third world championship in four tries in 1970, the great defender Carlos Alberto captained the team, and not the legendary Pele.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Michael Jordan, after Magic Johnson and Larry Bird combined for eight titles, received his coronation for winning six in six tries.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 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
After three tries, Tassel asks students to submit an audio recording of their name.
—Kendall Staton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
Verb
The New York Knicks announced plans for three official watch parties for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday, as New York tries to clinch its first NBA championship in 53 years.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 13 June 2026
The tour comes as Emanuel tries to differentiate himself from other Democrats considering a run for their party’s presidential nomination.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
The group first tries to talk employees into installing remote access software.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Many service businesses stay overwhelmed because every client comes in with a long list of problems, and the business tries to solve all of them at once.
—Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In the new film, a shadowy government organization, not a handful of ethically minded scientists, tries to hide the existence and terrestrial visitations of aliens.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
The fifth, Nate Miley, once an ardent defender of the deal, now tries to distance himself from it.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
As a ruthless hitman (Javier Bardem) tries to track him down, the local sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones) tries to make sense of it all and faces an existential crisis about the senseless violence of the world today.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Nate Bargatze’s new movie, The Breadwinner (in theaters now), tries to recapture the magic of the mid-tier comedy, David Sims writes.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Noun
Freese will need to organize a back line that has failed to keep a shutout in eight tries dating back to last September.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Levi scored two tries to extend her season-leading tally to 64, and was even more impressive with two try-saving tackles from behind on Katelyn Vaha'akolo.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Players had four tries per hour to guess the order and could win at most one BOGO entrée or double protein during the campaign, along with the chance to win the grand prize of free burritos for a year, which was granted to the first player to unlock the vault each hour.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The project honors Monroe, but sees her, first and almost exclusively, as a victim, one who Eddie Redmayne’s gentle production assistant tries and fails to save.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026
When Brazil won its third world championship in four tries in 1970, the great defender Carlos Alberto captained the team, and not the legendary Pele.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Michael Jordan, after Magic Johnson and Larry Bird combined for eight titles, received his coronation for winning six in six tries.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 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
After three tries, Tassel asks students to submit an audio recording of their name.
—Kendall Staton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries
Verb
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The patriarch’s younger son, Abhay, thirty-nine, and his family live on the top floor in a spacious, breezy apartment that commands a fine view of Dhakuria Lake, which stretches away into the distance, flanking Southern Avenue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Your optimistic nature thrives on movement, so choose an inspiring route and ask bigger questions while wonder stretches your thinking.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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In a June 2 Instagram Reel, Joanna attempts to balance on a 2x4 wooden plank as Chip watches her with an amused expression on his face.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Also like Amity Island, Widow’s Bay has a mayor who attempts to attract tourists despite a threat to their safety.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
15 June 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
Verb
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The side of the other foot then pushes the ball away before the outside of the same foot snaps it back in the other direction.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Abby is the least judgmental of the people in his circle, but Eddie pushes her away, compounding his isolation.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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New legislation introduced by a bipartisan group of senators strives to add new aircraft to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunter fleet and codify the agency’s role in meteorological research.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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In a world of jaded billionaires, psychiatrist-gurus, bio-hacked tech bros, AI labs and disillusioned teens being optimized in elite private schools, an audacious data-mining CEO (Billy Magnussen) strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Share a thoughtful article and ask for someone’s take, because honest dialogue tests assumptions without argument and invites kinder, more flexible understanding.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The field crew tests the pitch daily for hardness, traction and moisture levels.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The filing seeks to halt the project, which is already underway on a tract connected to the National Mall, as statues are commissioned and funding is secured.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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After placing a disappointing third in what should have put him one step closer to the prestigious Ohio Classic, Eddie seeks help from experienced coach Mike Reed (Mike Edward), himself a former bodybuilder.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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“Tries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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