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
Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Everyone who shows up to his office tries to make one of his dreams come true.
—Debbie Day, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
With starting right tackle Austin Jackson having already missed most of training camp with a toe injury, the Dolphins offensive line was going to have growing pains as the unit tries to find their rhythm.
—Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The shimmying scramble off the line as the coupe tries to best translate 755 ponies to the road is equal parts satisfying and exhilarating.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
As Lee tries to tuck the pup's clothing neatly into a bag, Albie furiously pulls each item back out with his teeth.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
And the movie tries to show those things.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
And Blanc tries to solve what happened by seeing the big picture, tuning into the spirits that are guiding things, and attuning the audience to them.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
In selfie mode, the 43-year-old rolls her eyes in jest and tries her hardest to smile.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Those seven tries produced zero first downs.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
This was the 16th time in 24 starts that Peterson has finished at least six innings; the rest of the rotation has done it 18 times in 101 tries.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
According to Britton, Peterson has gone six innings or more in 16 of his 24 starts, while the rest of the Mets staff has done so 18 times in 101 tries.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Thus, Last Rites tries a new trick, with the doll growing in size and chasing Judy down a hallway, in a sequence that is strangely reminiscent of Five Nights At Freddy's.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Everyone who shows up to his office tries to make one of his dreams come true.
—Debbie Day, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
With starting right tackle Austin Jackson having already missed most of training camp with a toe injury, the Dolphins offensive line was going to have growing pains as the unit tries to find their rhythm.
—Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The shimmying scramble off the line as the coupe tries to best translate 755 ponies to the road is equal parts satisfying and exhilarating.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
As Lee tries to tuck the pup's clothing neatly into a bag, Albie furiously pulls each item back out with his teeth.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
And the movie tries to show those things.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
And Blanc tries to solve what happened by seeing the big picture, tuning into the spirits that are guiding things, and attuning the audience to them.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
In selfie mode, the 43-year-old rolls her eyes in jest and tries her hardest to smile.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
How To Play Wordle Wordle is a daily word puzzle game where your goal is to guess a hidden five-letter word in six tries or fewer.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Those seven tries produced zero first downs.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
This was the 16th time in 24 starts that Peterson has finished at least six innings; the rest of the rotation has done it 18 times in 101 tries.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
According to Britton, Peterson has gone six innings or more in 16 of his 24 starts, while the rest of the Mets staff has done so 18 times in 101 tries.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries
Verb
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The younger Burnett will lead a ward that stretches from Cabrini Green and the future Bally’s Casino site to the soaring Fulton Market district and struggling Garfield Park.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The 11-story observation tower has two decks, one at 26 feet and the other at 126 feet, giving a view that stretches into Warren and Butler counties and downtown Cincinnati.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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As the body attempts to repair this damage, the healing process may not be complete or smooth, resulting in scars.—
Katlein Franca,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Previous attempts to apprehend the motorist were unsuccessful.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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The law is flexible in terms of how long the order would last and pushes for those under an order to be connected with resources to help them.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ned pushes a big red button at the end of the press to see what happens, and nothing does — but then his phone starts blowing up with staffers volunteering to pitch in on his new local reporting initiative.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now retired, Andra loved her job working for the federal government and strives to make a difference in the world around her.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The brand strives to offer a premium denim look at prices more accessible than other premium denim brands.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Amy Coney Barrett tests her microphone during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 14, 2020.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Things don’t go too well at first, as Shrek tests out his paternal skills on Arthur while trying to convince him to take over as king.—
Skyler Trepel September 1,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Google and Meta on Friday announced new partnerships with Reliance Industries as the Indian conglomerate seeks to accelerate its push into artificial intelligence.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Rise & Dine is a SAVEUR column by contributing editor Megan Zhang, an aspiring early riser who seeks to explore the culture of mornings and rituals of breakfast around the world.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Tries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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