TRIES Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

tries 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of try

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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tries

2 of 2

noun

plural of try

as in goes

an effort to do or accomplish something was granted another try at the field goal

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Recent Examples of tries

Verb

North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Against this bedlam, Rhaenyra tries to fashion herself a real queen. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026 That one phrase tries to create an instant emotional connection. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Tadej Pogačar from Slovenia tries to claim his third straight overall Tour de France victory. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The host scored three tries to one and fullback Takuro Matsunaga hauled in 17 points in a red-and-white blanketed Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 New Jersey’s legislation tries to address some of the concerns. — Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Travis Kelce attends Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and tries to give her his phone number. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Outside of work, Hills tries to exercise often and eat healthily. — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Noun

Up 35-3 at halftime, England added six more tries, including a hat trick for replacement flanker Henry Pollock. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 Women’s right to vote in Oregon took six tries before becoming law in 1912. — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026 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 July 2026 Japan has not won a World Cup knockout-round game in four tries. — Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 Grupe eventually took over and drilled all 11 of his tries with the Colts. — James Boyd, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Japan is advancing out of the group stage for the third consecutive World Cup and fifth time in seven tries since first reaching the round of 16 as co-hosts in 2002. — CBS News, 25 June 2026

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With a history that stretches back to 1221, this is considered the world’s oldest pharmacy, where Dominican friars produced medicinal tinctures and perfumes.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
The rivalry between the neighboring nations stretches back over 100 years on the pitch without ever being one that has slipped into hatred.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of stretches

Verb

Little Notes • Laura sees that Mary is still upset by what happened at the James house and attempts to smooth things over with a cookie and acknowledging how awful the twins are, but Mary isn’t ready to forgive her sister just yet.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
Third, attempts to rewrite history to put only a good light on our past will never stand the test of time.

— Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2026

Definition of attempts

Noun

Does this mean those pop-goes-punk comp albums are coming back?

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Except then there’s the chance of being FUNNELED, placed on the rails and headed for a very specific destination, instead of the OPEN-WORLD anything-goes of traditional D&D.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

Definition of goes

Verb

Despite the unlikely duo closing in, the crime ring pushes past their limits, putting everything on the line for their beliefs — and their most ambitious heist yet.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 July 2026
This pushes brands to adopt medical terminology and focus on biological aging mechanisms, as seen with LYMA's new skincare system, developed with scientists and boasting clinical improvements like 71% hydration.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of pushes

Verb

Resistance is mounting today, too, in response to AI and data center buildout, even as industrial policy everywhere strives to stimulate its growth.

— Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Perusing the menu online provides insight into how truly diverse Sushi Sushi strives to be.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

Definition of strives

Verb

The Cheswick campus spans 118 acres, where Curtiss-Wright designs, manufactures, and tests advanced solutions critical to naval defense and commercial nuclear markets.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Spacex hopes the mission will pave the way for further technology demonstration tests the vehicle needs to complete before reaching full operational status.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of tests

Verb

However, that is changing as the US Department of Defense seeks more robust, less vulnerable power systems for military satellites that are less hazardous than the older spacecraft powered by uranium and plutonium.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Finalists will receive 5 million KRW (approximately $3,300 USD) and the opportunity to work with one of HYBE's major labels, including BIGHIT MUSIC and PLEDIS Entertainment, as the company seeks to expand its global network and talent pool.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026