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
Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The school district also tries to eliminate barriers to enrollment, assists in free and reduced meal programs and transportation services and connects students to social workers for ongoing support , includingfrom financial assistance, clothing, food, medical care and mental health resources.
—Lynne Hermansen, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
This can create a domino effect as the airport tries to shuffle assignments around to accommodate all flights as quickly as possible.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
At the same time, Love Story tries to be a modern fairy tale, so this is a sanitized version of New York.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Feb. 2026
Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god, while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
So as Miami tries to claim one of the East’s top six spots to automatically qualify for the playoffs without needing to be in the play-in tourney, the Heat’s young players will have an opportunity to play in games with some stakes.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
He’s made 35 of 44 field goal tries in his career from 50-plus yards.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Violet’s all aflutter about Sophie leaving without saying good-bye, while Benedict tries to figure out how to charter a boat.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Which, trust me, does take a few tries to get right.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Mitchell scored 20 points but shot 9 of 19 and missed all six 3-point tries.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But two of the three early tries came from Italy errors, including the opener to winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who became the first man to score a try in eight consecutive matches in the championship's 143-year history.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Mizzou shot 38% in the opening half and hit six 3-pointers in 13 tries.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Santa Margarita was 22 for 57 from the floor and 8 for 20 on 3-point tries.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Some recipes take many tries to perfect (Giant Cinnamon Bun).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Feb. 2026
Bryant had a between-the-legs dunk on his first attempt, which got him perfect scores, but his second dunk took too many tries to complete, which ultimately cost him the win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Old Yeller shows his bravery and becomes an unlikely ally as Travis tries to step up to his responsibilities and do the right thing.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The school district also tries to eliminate barriers to enrollment, assists in free and reduced meal programs and transportation services and connects students to social workers for ongoing support , includingfrom financial assistance, clothing, food, medical care and mental health resources.
—Lynne Hermansen, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
This can create a domino effect as the airport tries to shuffle assignments around to accommodate all flights as quickly as possible.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
At the same time, Love Story tries to be a modern fairy tale, so this is a sanitized version of New York.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Feb. 2026
Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god, while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
So as Miami tries to claim one of the East’s top six spots to automatically qualify for the playoffs without needing to be in the play-in tourney, the Heat’s young players will have an opportunity to play in games with some stakes.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
He’s made 35 of 44 field goal tries in his career from 50-plus yards.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Violet’s all aflutter about Sophie leaving without saying good-bye, while Benedict tries to figure out how to charter a boat.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Related Stories The seven returning to the ballot after previous tries at getting elected are the Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis and Sade.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Which, trust me, does take a few tries to get right.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Mitchell scored 20 points but shot 9 of 19 and missed all six 3-point tries.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But two of the three early tries came from Italy errors, including the opener to winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who became the first man to score a try in eight consecutive matches in the championship's 143-year history.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Mizzou shot 38% in the opening half and hit six 3-pointers in 13 tries.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Santa Margarita was 22 for 57 from the floor and 8 for 20 on 3-point tries.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Some recipes take many tries to perfect (Giant Cinnamon Bun).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Feb. 2026
Bryant had a between-the-legs dunk on his first attempt, which got him perfect scores, but his second dunk took too many tries to complete, which ultimately cost him the win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries
Verb
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Its work stretches through local parishes and communities, encouraging welcoming environments for everyone, disabled and non-disabled alike.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The elevated risk stretches from West Texas into North Texas, then extends east and south toward Houston.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The script was assembled from real arguments between the couple, reframed as a cinematic metaphor for being trapped in a communicative spiral, as their characters’ attempts to reconnect devolve into murder.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Moment dutifully attempts to meet the needs of the form, moving from one plot beat to another, including by using pointedly garish title cards.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
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Other pushes Trump made in his speech have slimmer prospects of becoming law this year, such as his package of health care proposals that would redirect Affordable Care Act subsidies directly to consumers’ health savings accounts.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Johanna pulls off her mother’s jacket, knocks her to the ground, and pushes up her sleeve to uncover the scars of her mother’s long-ago suicide attempt.—
Elaine Blair,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Vrabel went on to say that Gonzalez strives to be a captain.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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For a population that strives not only to be good, but to be officially good—to dedicate its offices to the needs and the vindication of the vulnerable—the persistence of family abuse is an embarrassing rebuke.—
Elaine Blair,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The best hiking pants earn their place in our packing list the hard way—through scree scrambles, sweaty switchbacks, and the kind of bushwhacking that tests each and every seam.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Mar. 2026
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The president’s endorsement of Huffines for comptroller and Miller for agriculture commissioner tests governor’s sway before Tuesday vote.—
From Staff Reports,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to Cumming, the lawsuit seeks to prevent the city from interfering with OIG investigations and confidential systems.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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If an enduring trait of the bro-country continuum involves the self-sabotaging, toxic man who seeks pity for his inability to manage romantic relationships, then Megan Moroney is here to tell the other side of the story.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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