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)
Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
The team has cycled through eight kickers, including those brought in on a tryout basis in camp, since Joey Slye departed in early 2024.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
As a result, the front office moved quickly to add a familiar face to the building, signing two-time Super Bowl champion Jason Pierre-Paul after a tryout with the team.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Tucker, a veteran placekicker, had a tryout with the team on Monday.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
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Noun
She was killed in a shooting on Christmas Day, before tryout results were announced.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
The team has cycled through eight kickers, including those brought in on a tryout basis in camp, since Joey Slye departed in early 2024.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
As a result, the front office moved quickly to add a familiar face to the building, signing two-time Super Bowl champion Jason Pierre-Paul after a tryout with the team.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Tucker, a veteran placekicker, had a tryout with the team on Monday.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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Take the quiz here … CROWN ON EDGE – Prince William's 'zero tolerance' tested as Sarah Ferguson emails reveal crude comment to Epstein.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some European officials described the incidents as Moscow testing NATO's response.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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During early rehearsals of a pivotal coatroom scene, Kaplow recalls flagging that Hawke was touching his scene partner too often.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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Seeing a therapist or embracing therapeutic techniques, like a stress rehearsal, can keep fear from taking hold.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The price includes a five-punch festival sampling lanyard.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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And they can still be sampled at many Cortina establishments — both in high-end restaurants and more local, rustic spots.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That judicial warrant is a court order, said Ian Macdonald, an attorney and partner in the labor and employment practice of Greenberg Traurig LLP.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The strike is based on an unfair labor practice charge filed by the National Union of Healthcare Workers against the two Kindred hospitals.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Daily Sun Essence Designed for all-day wear—from coffee runs to workouts—this reflects K-Beauty’s evolving approach to lifestyle-friendly sun care.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Team building began Friday at sunrise, when players gathered at the SDSU practice fields to begin nine weeks of winter workouts.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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With one or two exceptions, this trade deadline may just be an accounting exercise of slinging slop contracts back and forth with negligible on-court impact.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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On rest days, consider doing other forms of light exercise.—
Jamie Friedlander Serrano,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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