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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His athleticism tests into the next dimension.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026 -
This elusive catch, worth a fortune, pushes the fleet into remote territory and tests their experience and resilience at the edge of the world.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 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 30 Apr. 2026.
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