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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With maximalism back in, this is a perfect gateway into testing the waters with bright hues in your bedding collection.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025 -
The show will consist of four challenges testing teams to build edible worlds with lights, motion, and storybook-level detail in every miniature.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Lexington is famous for its signature style of barbecue, so for a great weekend getaway spend one day wine tasting and one day sampling all of the best ‘cue the city has to offer.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Crowds spent the afternoon sampling local staples, many of which have been part of the city’s culinary identity for decades.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 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 7 Oct. 2025.
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