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)
Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Successful completion of a tryout is required to participate.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Barnes saw the original production undergo significant changes between its pre-Broadway tryout in Chicago.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Steve got a tryout with the Orlando Panthers of the Atlantic Coast Football League, but unfortunately for Steve, his regular holder couldn’t make it.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Castro knew of Garcia and liked his prospects, which was enough for Garcia to be invited to a weeklong group tryout at the Royals Academy in the Dominican Republic.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Successful completion of a tryout is required to participate.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Barnes saw the original production undergo significant changes between its pre-Broadway tryout in Chicago.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Steve got a tryout with the Orlando Panthers of the Atlantic Coast Football League, but unfortunately for Steve, his regular holder couldn’t make it.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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Amazon has also been testing quick drone deliveries for its huge product catalog.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Diaz, in her second screen appearance since ending her own acting hiatus, is welcome if hardly tested as a long-suffering bestie, while Bomer scores the film’s few straightforward laughs as her dim-bulb sidekick.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Coachella revelers are getting ready to pitch their tents, performing artists are running through their final rehearsals and thousands of global brands are gearing up for what will be one of the biggest content-making weekends of the year.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Most clients like to have Crockett around as much as her schedule allows, whether that’s for rehearsals, on set, at a table read, or, as would be the case with Paulson, in their living room.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What once drew a modest crowd now sees roughly 5,000 to 6,000 people pass through in a single day, sampling dishes from chefs with roots all over the world, Robinson said.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The fish market lets customers sample fresh cuts of the day’s catch, and the historic waterfront has a seasonal ice-skating rink.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The one-on-one matchups between the two have felt like cinema and normally draw most of the eyeballs during practice.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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If trends persist, a third and fourth quarterback will be added to the room for training camp, and then only two will be on the active 53-man roster, with another taking up a practice squad roster spot.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hopefully the gym, which is loaded with great equipment, will get a workout class schedule up and running, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Also a short walk to games and workouts.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Authorities later executed multiple search warrants and collected items from the home, including exercise bands, medications, electronic devices, notebooks, clothing and a knife.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The crew capsule is vastly improved compared with its Apollo equivalent, the Command Module, with about 60% more habitable space and amenities such as a toilet and exercise machine.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.
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