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)
Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Successful completion of a tryout is required to participate.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Barnes saw the original production undergo significant changes between its pre-Broadway tryout in Chicago.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Steve got a tryout with the Orlando Panthers of the Atlantic Coast Football League, but unfortunately for Steve, his regular holder couldn’t make it.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Castro knew of Garcia and liked his prospects, which was enough for Garcia to be invited to a weeklong group tryout at the Royals Academy in the Dominican Republic.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Successful completion of a tryout is required to participate.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Barnes saw the original production undergo significant changes between its pre-Broadway tryout in Chicago.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Steve got a tryout with the Orlando Panthers of the Atlantic Coast Football League, but unfortunately for Steve, his regular holder couldn’t make it.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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Amazon has also been testing quick drone deliveries for its huge product catalog.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Diaz, in her second screen appearance since ending her own acting hiatus, is welcome if hardly tested as a long-suffering bestie, while Bomer scores the film’s few straightforward laughs as her dim-bulb sidekick.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their flight plan for Friday also included rehearsals of basic medical procedures — including chest compressions and methods to clear airway obstructions — to help prepare future Orion crews for possible emergencies in deep space.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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During rehearsals, McCormack welcomed all professional feedback to reach the exacting standards of the realistic medical show, especially when using instruments such as a cranial drill.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What once drew a modest crowd now sees roughly 5,000 to 6,000 people pass through in a single day, sampling dishes from chefs with roots all over the world, Robinson said.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The fish market lets customers sample fresh cuts of the day’s catch, and the historic waterfront has a seasonal ice-skating rink.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The one-on-one matchups between the two have felt like cinema and normally draw most of the eyeballs during practice.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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If trends persist, a third and fourth quarterback will be added to the room for training camp, and then only two will be on the active 53-man roster, with another taking up a practice squad roster spot.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hopefully the gym, which is loaded with great equipment, will get a workout class schedule up and running, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Also a short walk to games and workouts.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Authorities later executed multiple search warrants and collected items from the home, including exercise bands, medications, electronic devices, notebooks, clothing and a knife.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The crew capsule is vastly improved compared with its Apollo equivalent, the Command Module, with about 60% more habitable space and amenities such as a toilet and exercise machine.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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