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
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Saito tries to keep his pack as light as possible.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
After screwing up his job interview, Anders tries to see his sister, who’s been burned by him one too many times and sends her girlfriend to run interference.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Crutch tries to be a support system for his kids despite simultaneously tiptoeing on their boundaries.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Schwarzenegger Pratt also tries to focus on the benefits of having her platform, and being able to release positive content, such as Kat and Brandy.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
Though Dylan tries to follow, Charlie and Alani know better than to let him.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Baring’s business tries to generate between 3 and 6 percentage points of return above traditional nonbank lending, but Searles maintains that doesn’t come with extra risk.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
After Nora and Agnes’ mother passes away, Gustav returns to Oslo (and the gorgeous family house that has played home to some of their biggest tragedies) and tries to reestablish himself in his family’s lives.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday, Betts had one hit in four tries – a little-and-late single with the Dodgers trailing by five runs in the eighth inning in a 6-2 Game 4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, who wound up doubling up Betts at second base one batter later.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Kicker Brandon Aubrey is 15 of 15 on the year, though, and has nailed all five of his tries from 50-plus yards.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
After several tries, rescuers managed to lure the kitten with food before using a leash pole to snare it around the neck and hoist it to safety.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 21 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
And the Chiefs went 4-for-4 on fourth-down conversions to extend a trend with an NFL-high nine such conversions this season in 10 tries — after attempting all of 17 last season (12 successfully).
—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
Verb
The Israeli titles include Netalie Braun’s Oxygen, about a single mother who awaits her son’s army discharge, and Shai Carmeli-Pollak’s The Sea, which tells the story of a Palestinian boy who tries to reach the Mediterranean Sea for the first time in his life.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Saito tries to keep his pack as light as possible.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
After screwing up his job interview, Anders tries to see his sister, who’s been burned by him one too many times and sends her girlfriend to run interference.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Crutch tries to be a support system for his kids despite simultaneously tiptoeing on their boundaries.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Schwarzenegger Pratt also tries to focus on the benefits of having her platform, and being able to release positive content, such as Kat and Brandy.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
Though Dylan tries to follow, Charlie and Alani know better than to let him.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Baring’s business tries to generate between 3 and 6 percentage points of return above traditional nonbank lending, but Searles maintains that doesn’t come with extra risk.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
After Nora and Agnes’ mother passes away, Gustav returns to Oslo (and the gorgeous family house that has played home to some of their biggest tragedies) and tries to reestablish himself in his family’s lives.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
Since the start of last season, Matthews has scored two goals or more in a game only four times in 79 tries — once this season and three times in 67 games last season.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday, Betts had one hit in four tries – a little-and-late single with the Dodgers trailing by five runs in the eighth inning in a 6-2 Game 4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, who wound up doubling up Betts at second base one batter later.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Kicker Brandon Aubrey is 15 of 15 on the year, though, and has nailed all five of his tries from 50-plus yards.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
After several tries, rescuers managed to lure the kitten with food before using a leash pole to snare it around the neck and hoist it to safety.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 21 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
And the Chiefs went 4-for-4 on fourth-down conversions to extend a trend with an NFL-high nine such conversions this season in 10 tries — after attempting all of 17 last season (12 successfully).
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries
Verb
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More than a half dozen members of the Tisch family, whose fortune stretches from real estate and hospitality to energy, packaging and sports, have given to Fix the City.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Flight delays and cancellations are surging around the country as a result of staff shortages in airports as the government shutdown stretches on, causing thousands of air traffic controllers to work without pay.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, keep an eye on Spurs because Frank’s attempts to get his feet under the desk aren’t going well.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Adapted from Isabel Greenberg’s 2016 graphic novel, the film follows a maid who attempts to protect a young bride from a dreadful fate by telling her a series of stories.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
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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
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Hazardous marine and beach conditions continue today as a cold front pushes through the area later this morning and Hurricane Melissa progresses northwards in the western Atlantic.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a state that sets the standard for music education and a region that pushes the limits of what marching bands can do, directors meticulously correct every arm angle, facial expression and the spacing between each marcher.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Every athlete faces the fear of failure and strives to uphold a standard.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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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
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The first-of-its-kind facility houses a shipping warehouse and medical labs for three companies, including HealthTrackRx, a leading molecular testing laboratory that tests for infectious diseases.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
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Yet, just before her departure, she is confronted with a choice that, at this pivotal moment in her life, tests not only her ambitions but also her faith.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Idaho Statesman seeks more information about ICE actions and law enforcement's response.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Oct. 2025
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The play centers on a lonely high schooler named Delilah who seeks comfort in her favorite book, but the lines between fantasy and reality blur when the characters start speaking to her.—
Hallie Jackson,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Tries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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