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)
Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
They are expected to invite a quarterback to rookie minicamp this weekend to throw to pass-catchers in a tryout opportunity.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
In the summer of 2021, Revel’s father signed up his son for several college tryout camps, including one at ECU.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
The actress, who won The Voice Kids UK and later triumphed in X Factor: The Band with her group RLY, previously played the role of Ali to critical acclaim during the show’s out-of-town tryouts in Manchester and Glasgow.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Noun
There are typically a few back-end roster moves following the annual rookie minicamp, which runs Friday through Sunday, as the team makes room for a few of the tryout guys who impressed during the workouts.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
They are expected to invite a quarterback to rookie minicamp this weekend to throw to pass-catchers in a tryout opportunity.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
In the summer of 2021, Revel’s father signed up his son for several college tryout camps, including one at ECU.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
The actress, who won The Voice Kids UK and later triumphed in X Factor: The Band with her group RLY, previously played the role of Ali to critical acclaim during the show’s out-of-town tryouts in Manchester and Glasgow.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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Then, the scientists tested Y. pestis bacteria from the third pandemic, infecting mice with three strains that had reduced repetitions of pla.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
31 May 2025
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Tensions mount when trust is tested — and a DeltFall survivor joins the fold.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The directors embedded themselves into the troupe’s daily routine, following the students from early morning classes through evening rehearsals that stretched well past midnight.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Both carved out hours of rehearsal and dance practice with regular training.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
Verb
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While there isn't a children’s menu, toddlers can sample kid-friendly sweet potato chaat and Anjeer Paneer Tikki (Indian cheese flavored with fig and yoghurt), along with the more flavorful curries and fluffy naan bread. 6.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Here are the findings from the latest poll — which sampled 1,610 U.S. adults May 30-June 2 and had a margin of error of 3.2 percent.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Noun
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As individual workouts are taking place and players are participating in interviews with their potential new teams, now is the time for the candidates to separate themselves.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The Dolphins conclude their offseason workouts with next week’s three-day mandatory minicamp.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2025
Noun
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That patient practice will be put to use in 2027 when the first Axiom space station module goes aloft and docks with the ISS.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 June 2025
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On Thursday, she was joined by fellow House Democrats all denouncing the travel ban as a discriminatory practice against Black and Brown nations.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In Gilbert’s hands, reappraising the decade from a feminist perspective is more an exercise in cataloguing than in analysis: the ideology of the era is not subtle, and its narratives don’t need decoding.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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At his age, Jones thoroughly believes exercise is essential to living a full, healthy life — not just physically, but mentally.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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