1
as in to stretch
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
you're trying my patience
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2
as in to attempt
to make an effort to do
try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight
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Recent Examples of try
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump and his allies in power are trying to erect an authoritarian Mafia state like the one Vladimir Putin and his cronies established in Russia.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That mentality is on full display in the plot of Smash, in which the creative team of a musical tries to right a sinking ship.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Nico Williams will try to get Athletic Club's offensive attack going in this matchup.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump and his allies in power are trying to erect an authoritarian Mafia state like the one Vladimir Putin and his cronies established in Russia.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Second-year star Jung Hoo Lee has three multi-hit tries in his last five.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That mentality is on full display in the plot of Smash, in which the creative team of a musical tries to right a sinking ship.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try
Verb
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Bade Boutique Hotel Bade Boutique Hotel is one of the best options for budget travelers looking to stretch their dollar as far as possible.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In this region, sprawling channel networks stretch from the highlands and drain into ancient lakes — possibly even an ocean.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As usual, Ellie attempts to mask her feelings with sarcasm, but this doesn’t really work with Gail (who’s skilled at doing the same).—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Tap the Neighbors tab to view pictures and video of events in your neighborhood such as porch thefts, attempted break-ins, and acts of vandalism.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Kent Nishimura | Reuters Trump tariffs push Asian trade partners to weigh investing in massive Alaska energy project Alaska has long sought to build an 800-mile pipeline that would eventually cool gas into liquid for export to Asia.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2025
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The transition began in earnest a little over four years ago, prompted by COVID-19, which pushed huge amounts of human interaction onto screens and raised the demand for captioning.—
David Owen,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If a cell harbors many black morphogens, for example, and a neighboring cell harbors few of them, then the molecules strive to move such that they are distributed as evenly as possible.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2025
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The school could strive for excellence and integrity while doing fewer things.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2025
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His efforts to test and strengthen software code recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen by hackers, tracked illicit funds to prevent money laundering from working effectively, and helped law enforcement reduce cybercrime.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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If acid soil-loving plants are not thriving, have the soil tested and amend the pH with elemental sulfur.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The administration is also seeking relief from having to file daily updates on its progress.—
Ben Finley,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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In all four cases, Lilly is seeking to stop the sites from marketing or selling tirzepatide.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Hempstead noted that those who lose coverage due to work requirements would strain hospital systems, as uninsured people seek health care through other means, such as the emergency room or through charity care.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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The psychological tension deepens as Elisa and her husband Fred are scrutinized by law enforcement and media, their family strained by mounting secrets.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow was popular enough that fans wanted a solo story, but the studio didn't bother to make it until her character was already dead in the major timeline, then skipped the theatrical release, which Johansson sued them about.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
19 Apr. 2025
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So much so that Gillaspie didn’t bother to even grab a towel last summer when a pitching coach yelled into the visiting showers to alert him that Triple-A El Paso manager Pete Zamora needed to see him.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Try.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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