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
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
As one of more than 50 tryout players, the odds were stacked against him.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Turner was a tryout player at rookie minicamp who then got signed to the roster, while Prieskorn started off with Detroit and signed with the Broncos this summer.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
That leaves these next six weeks as virtually a tryout for next year’s bullpen with a mix of veterans and younger pitchers getting to pitch in important situations.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
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New ball crew members are selected through a vigorous tryout process that takes place in late June.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
As one of more than 50 tryout players, the odds were stacked against him.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Turner was a tryout player at rookie minicamp who then got signed to the roster, while Prieskorn started off with Detroit and signed with the Broncos this summer.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
That leaves these next six weeks as virtually a tryout for next year’s bullpen with a mix of veterans and younger pitchers getting to pitch in important situations.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tryout
Verb
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All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the first inning as the Blue Jays wore down the Yankees by putting balls in play and fouling off pitches, Judge was tested for the first time on a single by Nathan Lukes.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Feldman, who has been taking part in daily rehearsals with Johnson, explained that his previous experience with dancing significantly differed from learning to master ballroom dance under his partner's guidance.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Practices are held for two hours every Monday, and quartets have additional rehearsals on their own time.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Soil that’s too moist is heavy and expensive to ship and may cause sampling boxes to break apart.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Grab breakfast or lunch at The Roots Restaurant, savor smoked brisket at Cryderman’s Barbecue, or sample fresh seafood and Southern specialities at Backwater.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some nationwide fitness studios have built their brand entirely on the idea of hot offerings, claiming a more intense workout plus detoxification, cardiovascular, weight loss, and muscle benefits.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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This tiny porcupine was born with weak hind legs, but with bottle feeds and daily workouts, his comeback is spike-tacular!—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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For example, the value of the Dallas Cowboys excludes The Star, the team's 91-acre headquarters, practice facility and commercial real estate.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Wednesday night gave them plenty of practice at what that looks like, leaving behind a message after yet another loss that has been echoed too often during this flummoxing stretch.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, not all research has come to the same conclusion here, and the effects and benefits may vary according to the regularity of exposure, type of exercise, or between athletes and average Joes.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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Internal carbon pricing can range from a purely hypothetical accounting exercise to actual spending on in-house carbon credits, the proceeds from which go into a fund tapped for carbon-cutting activities like energy efficiency upgrades or building onsite renewables.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tryout. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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