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)
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
After a successful round-two tryout, McVey was flown to Hollywood for an in-person audition with executives.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
His tryout didn't go great — but the bit did spawn an entirely new series starring Powell as a disgraced former college football star who disguises himself with prosthetics and joins the South Georgia Catfish football team.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
This is really a tryout for everyone.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Over his three preseason appearances, Harper played more minutes than any other Celtics tryout or two-way player, totaling 13 points on 4-of-10 shooting (3-for-7 from 3-point range), three assists, two offensive rebounds, one block and one steal.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
After a successful round-two tryout, McVey was flown to Hollywood for an in-person audition with executives.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
His tryout didn't go great — but the bit did spawn an entirely new series starring Powell as a disgraced former college football star who disguises himself with prosthetics and joins the South Georgia Catfish football team.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
This is really a tryout for everyone.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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And he’s now being tested and scrutinized.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Magnetic inductive systems – tested in France, Sweden, and the US – have proven scalable for highways and urban corridors.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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During rehearsal, Armstrong seemed free of any cellophane wrapping.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Variety caught up with Thayil last weekend during a break from rehearsals for the show.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The build was subject to special inspections, which entailed the county sampling the concrete mix each day the machine was operating, similar to inspections used for commercial projects.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sellers on marketplaces like Amazon and Etsy even created bathwater-scented candles inspired by the movie, which Elordi sampled during a January 2024 appearance on The Tonight Show.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His parents recalled playfully hitting him with pool noodles during his progressions, a routine that eventually drew in a growing group of neighborhood kids for daily practices.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Legal observers often attend police actions to document and monitor law enforcement behavior − a common practice used by activists from the Black Panthers in the 1960s and 1970s to Northern Ireland during The Troubles.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That response was to a question specifically about inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who missed the Broncos’ final two regular-season games with a hamstring injury and was one of the only players not on the field during a brief portion of Friday’s workout open to reporters.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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They’re made of the brand’s fast-drying fabric called Everlux, which wicks away moisture to prevent sweat marks and stains during even the most high-energy workouts.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Different exercises train different brain skills, but resistance training may be one of the best ways to protect your overall brain health.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kettlebell Squat Squats are another energy-demanding exercise that primarily targets your major leg muscles like your quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves, while also engaging your core for stability.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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