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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
Tim Graham, New York Times, 6 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
Jamari McDowell hit two 3s in three tries and scored 10 points with four assists, while Elmarko Jackson had five assists, two steals and two points.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
The Eagles were unsuccessful on all three tries against the Commanders, getting stopped once and twice being pushed back 5 yards by their own false starts.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
The Panthers went a perfect 14 for 14 on the PK during the road trip and has allowed just one power-play goal in 27 tries over the month of December.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
This was a game where Dallas outgained Minnesota by nearly 100 yards and the Vikings converted just two of nine third-down tries.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
Zacha stuck with it and tapped home the GWG, giving the B’s their fourth win in as many tries in extra time this season.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 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
After an all-too-easy blowout over the New York Jets at the Meadowlands, the Bills won a single road game over their next four tries, including losses to the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 6 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
Jamari McDowell hit two 3s in three tries and scored 10 points with four assists, while Elmarko Jackson had five assists, two steals and two points.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
The Eagles were unsuccessful on all three tries against the Commanders, getting stopped once and twice being pushed back 5 yards by their own false starts.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
The Panthers went a perfect 14 for 14 on the PK during the road trip and has allowed just one power-play goal in 27 tries over the month of December.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
This was a game where Dallas outgained Minnesota by nearly 100 yards and the Vikings converted just two of nine third-down tries.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
Zacha stuck with it and tapped home the GWG, giving the B’s their fourth win in as many tries in extra time this season.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries
Verb
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Russia, which stretches over half of the Arctic Ocean coastline, currently controls a majority of the region.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado established a similar team in her 14th District, which stretches from downtown to Northeast Los Angeles.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kohler made all six of his field goal attempts, including a trio of 3-pointers, and sank his only free throw.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Widerman said any amendment to ZIM’s articles of association made without the government’s consent would be invalid, and implicitly warned against company attempts to circumvent the rights attached to the golden share.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 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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Kenya licensed 42 new digital lenders, raising the country’s total number to 195, as the central bank pushes to formalize a sector that has become an important part of East Africa’s largest economy.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The financial asset label pushes prediction markets toward the exclusive jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a federal agency, and grants immunity from state gambling laws and taxes on gross betting revenue.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Through educational programs, community outreach and strategic resource management, the district strives to ensure sustainable groundwater supply for current and future generations.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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Zermatt strives to be a high-class mountain resort, but for active guests.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 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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The team also requested to speak with Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, but that request was denied by Atlanta as the franchise seeks a new head coach that could retain Ulbrich on staff.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The suit seeks a jury trial and damages.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Tries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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