1
as in stretches
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
you're trying my patience
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in attempts
to make an effort to do
try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tries
Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Rohde, a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, will join MSNBC under Versant, the new company slated to be spun off from NBCUniversal in coming weeks as corporate parent Comcast tries to separate an eroding cable business from its broadcast and streaming assets.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
This simple and straightforward luncheonette never tries to overcomplicate the diner experience, and that attitude carries through to the menu.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
So, what our movie tries to do is tell the whole spectrum of events.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
All raise fair points (okay, maybe not the guys obsessed with the Roman Empire), but, more importantly, present the player with weighty paths forward as that region of the former United States tries to rebuild.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2025
During the last eight minutes of Wait Until Dark, theater owners dim the auditoriums' lights as Susy tries to escape her own apartment for ultimate effect.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
The police department tries to exhaust leads before asking the public for help and looks for information that could aid in the search, such as the type or color of a suspect vehicle, said Arcand, the police spokeswoman.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
There’s always that one character—usually wearing glasses and looking worried—who tries to warn everyone about the impending catastrophe.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
This will be another attempt to approve legislation to fund the government, following seven previous unsuccessful tries.
—Terry Moseley, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The episode ends with the tornado about to hit the site as the 113 tries to save someone stuck at the top of the stage.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Harper fouled off Snell’s fourth consecutive slider to bring the count to 1-2, then the lefty bounced a curveball before firing his fifth slider in six tries.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Hoskins’ latest attempt — his second of three potential tries — is now before Green, who will decide whether to approve the new language or order Hoskins to rewrite it.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Currently, the department uses stop sticks, which deflate tries, to stop fleeing vehicles in some circumstances.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
After a few tries, even beginners can pull cafe-quality espresso shots.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The teams took turns stopping each other on fourth-down tries.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Detroit automaker allocated the electric commercial vans into its Chevrolet brand last year in a bid to boost its performance as GM tries to gain ground against competitors, including Ford and Rivian, in the market.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Rohde, a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, will join MSNBC under Versant, the new company slated to be spun off from NBCUniversal in coming weeks as corporate parent Comcast tries to separate an eroding cable business from its broadcast and streaming assets.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
This simple and straightforward luncheonette never tries to overcomplicate the diner experience, and that attitude carries through to the menu.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
So, what our movie tries to do is tell the whole spectrum of events.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
All raise fair points (okay, maybe not the guys obsessed with the Roman Empire), but, more importantly, present the player with weighty paths forward as that region of the former United States tries to rebuild.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2025
During the last eight minutes of Wait Until Dark, theater owners dim the auditoriums' lights as Susy tries to escape her own apartment for ultimate effect.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
The police department tries to exhaust leads before asking the public for help and looks for information that could aid in the search, such as the type or color of a suspect vehicle, said Arcand, the police spokeswoman.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
There’s always that one character—usually wearing glasses and looking worried—who tries to warn everyone about the impending catastrophe.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
No team has done that in the regular season in the last 24 tries.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
This will be another attempt to approve legislation to fund the government, following seven previous unsuccessful tries.
—Terry Moseley, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The episode ends with the tornado about to hit the site as the 113 tries to save someone stuck at the top of the stage.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Harper fouled off Snell’s fourth consecutive slider to bring the count to 1-2, then the lefty bounced a curveball before firing his fifth slider in six tries.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Hoskins’ latest attempt — his second of three potential tries — is now before Green, who will decide whether to approve the new language or order Hoskins to rewrite it.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Currently, the department uses stop sticks, which deflate tries, to stop fleeing vehicles in some circumstances.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
After a few tries, even beginners can pull cafe-quality espresso shots.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The teams took turns stopping each other on fourth-down tries.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries
Verb
-
Texas Tech recently banned the throwing of tortillas onto the field during kickoffs, a practice that stretches back decades.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
-
The full line now stretches nearly six miles.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
As America attempts to reclaim its pride by whitewashing its unflattering histories, Springsteen’s struggle to balance light and dark on these pointedly American recordings is tremendously poignant.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
-
After backing away from the giant mammal, the influencer then moves closer again, jumping back once more when the elephant attempts to grab him with its trunk.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
This pushes Tony and Ziva to risk everything in order to save her and finally put an end to the conspiracy.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
-
The video also pushes for universal healthcare.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Every athlete faces the fear of failure and strives to uphold a standard.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Unity strives for timely payment processing, typically aiming to complete clean claims within about a month, with accountability built into its agreements.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Genomic tests such as Oncotype DX can show whether chemotherapy is necessary, sparing many women the harsh side effects.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
21 Oct. 2025
-
The second phase tests candidates on their knowledge of financial statements.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Word on the street is that Snapchat-maker Snap seeks to raise $1 billion to double down on its Spectacles.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
-
The Idaho Statesman seeks more information about ICE actions and law enforcement's response.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share