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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Prior to his first run in TNA Wrestling, Kid, who was three years removed from a full-time run with AAA, earned a tryout with WWE.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
This is really a tryout for everyone.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The tryout in Minnesota is not new territory for Johnson, who made the Colorado roster in a similar situation four years ago, and ended up with his name on the game’s most coveted trophy.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
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Noah Gregor Gregor earned his way onto Florida’s roster after going through training camp on a professional tryout.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Prior to his first run in TNA Wrestling, Kid, who was three years removed from a full-time run with AAA, earned a tryout with WWE.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
This is really a tryout for everyone.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The tryout in Minnesota is not new territory for Johnson, who made the Colorado roster in a similar situation four years ago, and ended up with his name on the game’s most coveted trophy.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tryout
Verb
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Police said that the driver sustained minor injuries and tested negative for any alcohol.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Needing to test the waterproof knee-length wool coat without getting heat stroke, the founder and CEO of the then-fledgling apparel brand took it to a supermarket in West Harlem.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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New administrative offices, technical, rehearsal and storage facilities are completed.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Marines and event organizers rebutted, stating that the exercises were routine and that safety precautions were taken, noting that rehearsals, medical, fire, and emergency assets were in place.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 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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His teammates and Dodgers coaches cackled when Ohtani’s Michael Bublé walk-up song blasted during the Dodgers’ workout and Ohtani stepped into the batter’s box for a round of hitting.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Upstairs is the expansive workout floor with cardio equipment, barbells and racks, weight machines and free weights, as well as dedicated studios for barre, yoga, Pilates, and strength and conditioning group classes.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Discussions have been held about dividing Madrid’s football operations from their business operations and letting speculators invest in the latter — although how (or if) that would work in practice is a moot point.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, safety concerns have been raised at the plant, which faced federal fines several years ago related to workplace safety practices, according to federal records.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Today, Gucci Mane follows a strict regimen of medication, rest, exercise, and therapy.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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This season has been an exercise in frustration.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tryout. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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