as in to test
to put (something) to a test
want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery
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Recent Examples of try (out)
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
After the ceasefire, McVeigh returned stateside for a Green Berets tryout.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
In the fall, Providence Catholic held a two-day tryout for its state-power competitive dance team and Hayden showed up all ready to go.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Dom Amore: Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, charisma and chemistry, an odd couple ready to win and entertain at UConn
Azzi Fudd saw Paige Bueckers at a USA Basketball tryout and was less than impressed.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In September, Caceres aced a tryout in Texas with Martinez’s team.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
After the ceasefire, McVeigh returned stateside for a Green Berets tryout.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
In the fall, Providence Catholic held a two-day tryout for its state-power competitive dance team and Hayden showed up all ready to go.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Dom Amore: Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, charisma and chemistry, an odd couple ready to win and entertain at UConn
Azzi Fudd saw Paige Bueckers at a USA Basketball tryout and was less than impressed.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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Cleanrooms are key as spacecraft are built and tested: Even tiny particles or contamination can impact delicate instruments and sensitive components.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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When buying a supplement, make sure the product is independently tested.—
Health,
Health,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Choir rehearsals are now at 9 a.m. Saturdays, with concert choir rehearsals at 10 a.m. The GriefShare Support Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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Universal notes that not everything may be available during this technical rehearsal phase, while operations are being fine-tuned for the grand opening.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The overall margin of sampling error is +/- 4.0 percentage points.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The margin of sampling error for adults overall is plus or minus 4 percentage points.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
Noun
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They are meant to help individuals measure progress, achieve specific fitness goals and get the most out of their workout.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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During the first portion of the voluntary workouts, the Chargers experimented on the offensive line with Zion Johnson at center.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Kennedy mentioned Sanders' position during the May 12 news conference at the White House, prompting the senator to reply that the best way to turn the idea into practice is for Trump to support legislation on the issue.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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There’s nothing on the books in Kansas to protect renters, including case law claiming that landlord-tenant exchanges don’t fall under the Consumer Protection Act — a state law that protects consumers from deceptive and unfair trade practices.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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What This Means For You While some cortisol-lowering practices can help reduce stress, such as getting better sleep and doing mindfulness exercises, a cortisol detox is unnecessary.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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Like in many companies, the pandemic hastened Pirelli's speed of digital research and development exercises.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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