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 try (out)
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
That earned him an invitation to a closed-door tryout.
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Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2026
Obviously, all the anxieties and tensions of a tryout were there, but Mike was just so helpful to a writer.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Some could simply be tryout players such as former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos, who was working at receiver during this week’s Miami Dolphins rookie camp with the goal of impressing enough to get signed.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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Noun
Applicants came for a tryout of sorts in November and those that made the cut started training for specific jobs and later did on-site training.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
That earned him an invitation to a closed-door tryout.
—
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2026
Obviously, all the anxieties and tensions of a tryout were there, but Mike was just so helpful to a writer.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Some could simply be tryout players such as former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos, who was working at receiver during this week’s Miami Dolphins rookie camp with the goal of impressing enough to get signed.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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Those allegations have not been proven in court, and the allegations have not been tested in court.
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Friends bring ideas that test your routines.
Noun
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Can’t wait to see the TikToks during rehearsals.
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Often, those sequences took days and days of prep and rehearsal, which Angie arranged.
Verb
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Getting that kind of evidence is going to require not just sampling more hominins from more species, but taking a risk on sampling that requires cutting deeper into fossil teeth.
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Accelerators based on Qualcomm’s HBC approach are sampling now, with subsequent generations planned on an annual cadence.
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The boy died during practice runs at Mason Motocross in Mason County on Sunday morning, CBS affiliate WOWK reported.
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The Chiefs’ 2026 tight end room is crowded, so Pline’s most likely path could be finding a home on the team’s practice squad.
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Droves of shoppers are also going after these mid-rise Skechers pants that are primed for workouts and lounge sessions, as well as these Gloria Vanderbilt straight-leg jeans that my petite mom has worn for more than 15 years.
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Scott recommends adding a 20-minute explosive-power session to your weekly workout routine, which could include exercises like squat jumps and jumping jacks.
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Maintaining fitness through practices like cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and adequate sleep is crucial for combating decision fatigue, managing stress, and sustaining peak performance over a long career.
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The Nike Air Force 1 Low has taken on denim and patent leather uppers separately, and now a material exercise is somehow combining both at once.
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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