1
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
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
While Jordan said the school tries to assist as many students as possible, resources are finite — and there is not always enough to go around.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Your partner tries to change you.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
One thing Sandlin says SMU tries to ascertain about a player is their play character.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
On the opposite side is the High Commissioner’s thoughtful, compassionate secretary, Thomas Hopkins (Billy Howle), who is sympathetic to the Palestinians’ plight and tries to advise them at every step, to little avail.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
There is more cackling when Jesus tries to explain Arteta’s latest motivational technique.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
How extreme heat can be dangerous for health Typically, during extreme heat -- meaning temperatures are hotter or more humid than average -- the body tries to cool itself by sweating.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Boz is challenging Amanda on her point when Kyle tries to speak for Amanda and Boz tells Kyle, no, let Amanda say it for herself.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Michigan State, an 18 1/2-point favorite according to BetMGM Sportsbook, connected on one of its first 14 3-point tries.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Coppell had just three shots on goal for the game, although did have a 7-5 edge in additional tries.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Obenyan was 10 of 18 from the field including 4 of 6 on 3-point tries.
—Steve Fryer, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Brehmer was 6 for 8 on all shots, 2 for 2 on 3-point tries and 2 for 2 at the free-throw line.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
What Adebayo did was remarkable in its own right, a (mostly) necessary feat that helped the Heat (37-29) win their sixth consecutive game (and 10th in 13 tries) while missing three of their top four scorers (Norman Powell, Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins).
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
There were rumors of Shaq calling in at the half with some pointers after Texas missed eight of their first 14 tries.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
In the upcoming episode, Kayce and Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green) search for survivors of a helicopter crash while the rest of the team tries to clear Kayce's name in a use of force complaint.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
While Jordan said the school tries to assist as many students as possible, resources are finite — and there is not always enough to go around.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Your partner tries to change you.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
One thing Sandlin says SMU tries to ascertain about a player is their play character.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
On the opposite side is the High Commissioner’s thoughtful, compassionate secretary, Thomas Hopkins (Billy Howle), who is sympathetic to the Palestinians’ plight and tries to advise them at every step, to little avail.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
There is more cackling when Jesus tries to explain Arteta’s latest motivational technique.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
How extreme heat can be dangerous for health Typically, during extreme heat -- meaning temperatures are hotter or more humid than average -- the body tries to cool itself by sweating.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Boz is challenging Amanda on her point when Kyle tries to speak for Amanda and Boz tells Kyle, no, let Amanda say it for herself.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Michigan State, an 18 1/2-point favorite according to BetMGM Sportsbook, connected on one of its first 14 3-point tries.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Michigan State, an 18 1/2-point favorite according to BetMGM Sportsbook, connected on one of its first 14 3-point tries.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Coppell had just three shots on goal for the game, although did have a 7-5 edge in additional tries.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Obenyan was 10 of 18 from the field including 4 of 6 on 3-point tries.
—Steve Fryer, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Brehmer was 6 for 8 on all shots, 2 for 2 on 3-point tries and 2 for 2 at the free-throw line.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
What Adebayo did was remarkable in its own right, a (mostly) necessary feat that helped the Heat (37-29) win their sixth consecutive game (and 10th in 13 tries) while missing three of their top four scorers (Norman Powell, Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins).
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
There were rumors of Shaq calling in at the half with some pointers after Texas missed eight of their first 14 tries.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries
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The primary winner is all but guaranteed the seat in the heavily Democratic district that stretches along the lakefront on the South Side and includes suburbs like Harvey, Dolton and Pontiac.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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More on Etihad Airways Founded in 2003, the UAE’s national airline now flies a global network that stretches across Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Gomez added that while attempts to pull licenses border on folly, Carr’s threats and attacks on the media can create a chilling effect and erode the public’s confidence in the press.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The 6-foot-4 junior from Australia was 10 for 18 on field goal attempts.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The we-might-all-die-if-this-special-effect-goes-wrong stuff.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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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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Those RMDs don’t care whether the market is down or whether pulling money pushes you into a higher bracket.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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That pressure pushes down on the air underneath it, compressing and heating it.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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Their concierge service strives to provide anything guests may require, from a wellness network of massage therapists to a partnership with a local gym.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Heidi is unlike Lauren, who strives for Teen Vogue internships in Paris and New York, and even less like Lauren’s intern rival, Emily Weiss, who would go on to found the billion-dollar beauty brand Glossier and become an emblem of girlboss feminism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Meet the experts When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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People considering which tournament to enter can participate in the new ACL Cornhole Performance Index (CPI), which tests players’ skills and places them in a category based on their skill-level.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Easier, maybe, to imagine Blume rejecting the general proposition of an author biography, which seeks to root a subject’s work in their specific experiences, dislodging them from a supposedly neutral or unmarked position.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the northern port city of Le Havre, incumbent mayor Édouard Philippe, who came out first Sunday, seeks a runoff victory that could strengthen his political standing as a potential presidential contender.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Tries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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