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 tryout
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
With the pair previously having a WWE tryout in late 2022 that was unsuccessful, the pair may finally arrive in the company three years later.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The tryout was back at Grayson Stadium, home of the Savannah Bananas.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
That makes this month a tryout of sorts for him and the team to get to know each other.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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Then again, so does holding a public tryout for QB1 during a Week 2 game before a national TV audience.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
With the pair previously having a WWE tryout in late 2022 that was unsuccessful, the pair may finally arrive in the company three years later.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The tryout was back at Grayson Stadium, home of the Savannah Bananas.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
That makes this month a tryout of sorts for him and the team to get to know each other.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tryout
Verb
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The Kim regime has been testing hypersonic glide vehicles since at least September 2021.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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On top of that, his contact balance is outstanding, which will test the Bills’ season-long challenge with securing tackles in a big way.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The two allegedly got into an altercation during rehearsal for their performance at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, which caused a years-long rift.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Following the video, Swift began sharing footage from the rehearsals and set of the video, letting us into her meticulous planning process.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lexington is famous for its signature style of barbecue, so for a great weekend getaway spend one day wine tasting and one day sampling all of the best ‘cue the city has to offer.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Crowds spent the afternoon sampling local staples, many of which have been part of the city’s culinary identity for decades.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tanner Scott was not at the ballpark on Wednesday night and was not seen during Tuesday’s workout, either.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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It's powered by the fast and efficient S10 chip and boasts tons of health, fitness, and lifestyle features, including GPS workout recording, an ECG, sleep and cycle tracking, music, podcasts, and support for third-party apps.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With an expanding workforce, including from acquisitions of early-stage drug discovery firms, AbbVie has instituted several practices to ensure that new leaders and managers understand what is expected of them.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Many domestic textile executives report a downturn in production and shuttered plants due to global trade pressure and predatory trade practices by foreign competitors.—
Kimberly Glas,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Each rack features multiple attachments, allowing athletes to perform a wide range of exercises.—
Charles Baggarly
October 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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Compared with many other smartwatches, the battery life is significantly better, lasting nearly six days on a single charge while tracking important health metrics and exercise, such as step count, heart rate, sleep score, and more.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tryout. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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