as in testing
to put (something) to a test
want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery
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Meanwhile, the platform is also testing a new way to handle links.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025 -
The key to identifying the right white shade for your space is testing.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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The public gets to participate in the competition, a well, by sampling all of the burgers and fries and casting their own votes.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The partnership also includes a cross-sampling component, letting standalone Apple TV and Peacock subs watch a selection of the other service’s shows for no extra cost.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Trying (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trying%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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