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
Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Not because the Heat did not want such a tryout, but because Jakucionis’ representation did not see the need for a player widely viewed as no worse than a lottery selection and most likely as a top-10 pick.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
As detailed in a chat with Glamour, Charly returned to California and began saving money for the following year's tryouts, but ended up being diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism on her left lung.
—EW.com, 20 June 2025
Playwright Neil Simon held the pre-Broadway tryouts of eight of his comedies there.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
Barby’s road to tryouts in 2024 was made even more complicated by a shocking health scare.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 June 2025
There is likely to be some sort of tryout to figure out the best team possible, and there are likely to be many NFL players who are going to try to participate in the Olympics.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The Chargers brought in receiver Willie Snead IV for a veteran tryout.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Despite being an Emmy winner and one of the beloved stars of Abbott Elementary, Ralph is not exempt from the horrors of a tryout gone wrong.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Verb
Even with that new path looming, though, his father, Ignacio, persuaded him to attend one last tryout in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo that would be scouted by all 30 MLB teams.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Not because the Heat did not want such a tryout, but because Jakucionis’ representation did not see the need for a player widely viewed as no worse than a lottery selection and most likely as a top-10 pick.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
As detailed in a chat with Glamour, Charly returned to California and began saving money for the following year's tryouts, but ended up being diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism on her left lung.
—EW.com, 20 June 2025
Playwright Neil Simon held the pre-Broadway tryouts of eight of his comedies there.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
Barby’s road to tryouts in 2024 was made even more complicated by a shocking health scare.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 June 2025
There is likely to be some sort of tryout to figure out the best team possible, and there are likely to be many NFL players who are going to try to participate in the Olympics.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The Chargers brought in receiver Willie Snead IV for a veteran tryout.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Despite being an Emmy winner and one of the beloved stars of Abbott Elementary, Ralph is not exempt from the horrors of a tryout gone wrong.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tryout
Verb
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The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program said Tuesday that mosquitoes trapped in the state have tested positive for West Nile virus.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
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The researchers tested how the music that people listened to affected the results of the memory task.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Engaging in work outside the studio or rehearsal space provides the critical structure, financial stability and mental refreshment essential for crucial artistic results.—
Kice Akkawi,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Everyone was having so much fun and would show up early for rehearsals to watch.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 June 2025
Verb
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For $2 per tasting or $25 for a master ticket, visitors could sample and vote for their favorites.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Then, sample the local culinary scene along New York Avenue and climb 228 steps to the top of the 19th-century Absecon Lighthouse, one of the country's oldest.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
Noun
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As the losses mounted, Parker prepared for a return and called Agler to arrange a closed workout.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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In addition to a daily workout, consider regular ongoing movements throughout the day.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Canales kept Plummer on the practice squad for pretty much the entire 2024 season, save one game late in the year, and only spoke highly of him.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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But a series of lousy draft picks and a lack of an attractive infrastructure — that imaginary permanent practice facility is being built any day now! — have kept them from acquiring the sort of superstars that carry teams in crunch time, the kind of difference-makers this town deserves.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The point of this exercise was to see where Montreal fits in the marketplace.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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All kinds of exercise are good for your brain, researchers said, but mind-body workouts could be especially effective.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
20 June 2025
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