try (out) 1 of 2

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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noun

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Recent Examples of tryout
Verb
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 See All Example Sentences for tryout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tryout
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The lower level — which will have vendors, a silent auction and raffles during the event — includes a game room, wine room, music room, family room, kitchenette, workout room, sauna, a room with a putting green and Wendy's upcycling project room.
    Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • These workouts benefit the body in several ways, from improving endurance to helping protect against chronic health conditions.
    Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Panthers have a unique way of splitting up the practice reps among the line.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Larroudé shoes uses leather sourced from local Brazilian tanneries that are Gold certified by the Leather Working Group, and independent group of tanneries and manufacturers that work on sustainable practices.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The 65-year-old exercise instructor and fitness personality didn’t rely on gimmicks to get Mel Owen’s attention.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Getting regular exercise—Chambers said even light exercise helps.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2025

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