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
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
With the pair previously having a WWE tryout in late 2022 that was unsuccessful, the pair may finally arrive in the company three years later.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The tryout was back at Grayson Stadium, home of the Savannah Bananas.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
That makes this month a tryout of sorts for him and the team to get to know each other.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Then again, so does holding a public tryout for QB1 during a Week 2 game before a national TV audience.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
With the pair previously having a WWE tryout in late 2022 that was unsuccessful, the pair may finally arrive in the company three years later.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The tryout was back at Grayson Stadium, home of the Savannah Bananas.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
That makes this month a tryout of sorts for him and the team to get to know each other.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tryout
Verb
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An alliance is tested as the moon clashes with Venus!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Those pledges – that will cost billions of euros, end austerity and test the country’s frugal mindset – resonated with many Czechs who have seen their real incomes plunge in recent years as the country tackled soaring inflation.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The two allegedly got into an altercation during rehearsal for their performance at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, which caused a years-long rift.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Following the video, Swift began sharing footage from the rehearsals and set of the video, letting us into her meticulous planning process.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
3 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
Noun
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The former dancer found success in intermittent fasting, eating clean foods, going for long walks daily and taking workout classes with the Fitbit app.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dominguez is the best shooter on the roster and recently made 97 out of 100 3s in a workout.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If your plants are failing to bloom or producing very few flower buds, adjust your cultural practices.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Moody has been dedicating her practice to helping clients navigate the AI space and counsels nearly a dozen generative voice and audio AI companies.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Crews could be seen Thursday morning conducting training exercises in vacant residential buildings, including on the roof of one structure and in the windows of another, in the Valentine neighborhood just east of Southwest Trafficway.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Brisk Walking Walking is gentle, low-impact, and excellent for exercise beginners or seniors.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tryout. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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