as in tests
to put (something) to a test
want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery
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The static fire test follows a series of cryogenic proof tests earlier this year.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026 -
The journey tests the physical and spiritual limits of both men.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Then, instead of measuring everything, the protocol samples only a small fraction of the copies.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Bar Tab Taran Dugal samples experimental cocktails in Long Island City.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Tries (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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