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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Prior to his first run in TNA Wrestling, Kid, who was three years removed from a full-time run with AAA, earned a tryout with WWE.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
This is really a tryout for everyone.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The tryout in Minnesota is not new territory for Johnson, who made the Colorado roster in a similar situation four years ago, and ended up with his name on the game’s most coveted trophy.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
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Noah Gregor Gregor earned his way onto Florida’s roster after going through training camp on a professional tryout.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Prior to his first run in TNA Wrestling, Kid, who was three years removed from a full-time run with AAA, earned a tryout with WWE.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
This is really a tryout for everyone.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The tryout in Minnesota is not new territory for Johnson, who made the Colorado roster in a similar situation four years ago, and ended up with his name on the game’s most coveted trophy.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tryout
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An internal investigation by Kenvue Brands LLC, the company that owns Neutrogena, revealed the brand’s Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes tested positive for a bacteria known as pluralibacter gergoviae, per information released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Given the Frenchman’s frightening form — already up to 18 goals for club and country this season — expect to see Mbappe looking to test the millimetric precision of the Barcelona high line once again.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Though Dylan Efron and Dancing with the Stars partner Daniella Karagach have been consistently scoring on the ABC/Disney+ reality dancing competition series, the duo hit a bit of a snag when the latter accidentally broke the former’s nose during rehearsal.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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The latest tests from October 18 to 20 included a full-scale propellant rehearsal and a static-fire test, marking the XQ-3's entry into final flight preparation, with the first flight slated for November or December 2025.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Scentbird Discovery Gift Set Scent Calendar Scentbird is a great place to shop for luxury and designer perfumes, and its advent calendar is the perfect way for your giftee to sample new fragrances to find their favorite option.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The area’s dining and accommodation options are top-notch, and though the town's wineries were heavily affected by Prohibition, there are now a variety of places to sample the area's vintages.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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While weekend workouts improve aerobic fitness, daily activity like brisk walking is recommended to combat insulin resistance.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Playing under control was something Robinson put a major emphasis on during his offseason workouts.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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Denver has a pair of young prospects on their practice squad in Patrick Murtagh and Caleb Lohner, a seventh-round pick in April’s NFL Draft, but Denver has been seeking more experience at the position.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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Plus, your purchase also supports the brand’s sustainable cotton sourcing initiative that promotes betting farming practices and protects the environment for extra peace of mind.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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The major muscles worked in this exercise are the quads, glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors (muscles at the front of the hip), and calves.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Choosing the right backpack for all your specific travel needs is not a one size fits all exercise.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tryout. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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