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
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
All three quarterbacks saw the field in what essentially was a tryout.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The tryout was back at Grayson Stadium, home of the Savannah Bananas.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
That makes this month a tryout of sorts for him and the team to get to know each other.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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With the pair previously having a WWE tryout in late 2022 that was unsuccessful, the pair may finally arrive in the company three years later.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
All three quarterbacks saw the field in what essentially was a tryout.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The tryout was back at Grayson Stadium, home of the Savannah Bananas.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
That makes this month a tryout of sorts for him and the team to get to know each other.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tryout
Verb
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The Sagittarius moon tests your ability to allow deeper connections to form.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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The fun begins as the other housewives arrive, unaware that the studio has decided to stage a role-playing scenario to test their readiness.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Eugene plays the baritone horn and consistently performs at a high level during rehearsals and performances, Cane Ridge Director of Bands Johnny Croft said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Adriana should have understood that this was important to Julia and at least texted her after rehearsal to see how the event went.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Overwhelming is indeed the right way to describe sampling some of these vintages, especially for the first time.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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Editors sampled the bread quarters side by side, scoring them on taste, texture, and overall experience using a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On her Instagram account, the creator shares a variety of workout and lifestyle content.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Offseason workouts intensified, nutritional habits changed, culture endured, expectations soared.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After that, my goal is to relocate to a bigger city (London/Shanghai) to expand my commercial and personal practice while continuing this body of work.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Transfer fee add-ons, or ‘contingent consideration’, to use accountancy lingo, can be accounted for in different ways, with three main practices used in the industry.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a cruel exercise, each kid is provided with a pack of basic supplies and made to hike 50 miles through the wilderness to the top of Mount Otis.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Incorporating short walks, stretching or light exercises throughout the day can interrupt long periods of inactivity and offer significant health benefits.—
Jack McNamara,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tryout. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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