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)
Jori Parys, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Morton, who was selected 234th overall out of Texas Tech, was a perfect 12-of-12 during full-squad drills Saturday, joined by his fellow rookies and tryout players.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Some parents described spending close to $5,000 a year for each of their 8 and 9-year-old kids’ spots on Black Bear’s teams, plus hundreds more for hotels, travel, equipment, uniforms, tryout fees and Black Bear’s proprietary streaming service, Black Bear TV.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Rookie minicamp invites assembling As is customary, the Broncos are inviting a slew of veterans and undrafted rookies alike to rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
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Noun
Josh Kreutz, son of longtime Bears center and six-time pro bowler Olin Kreutz, is invited to rookie minicamp on a tryout, and wore the same #57 his dad wore.
—Jori Parys, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Morton, who was selected 234th overall out of Texas Tech, was a perfect 12-of-12 during full-squad drills Saturday, joined by his fellow rookies and tryout players.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Some parents described spending close to $5,000 a year for each of their 8 and 9-year-old kids’ spots on Black Bear’s teams, plus hundreds more for hotels, travel, equipment, uniforms, tryout fees and Black Bear’s proprietary streaming service, Black Bear TV.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Rookie minicamp invites assembling As is customary, the Broncos are inviting a slew of veterans and undrafted rookies alike to rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
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Verb
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Their main goal is to test out Orion’s ability to rendezvous with one or both of the two lunar landers being developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The three Kansas residents who came into close contact with a person who tested positive for the Andes hantavirus are being monitored at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, state health officials say.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Tomorrow’s event marks Russia’s defeat of Nazi Germany, and usually involves months of rehearsals and a huge military parade.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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According to the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, the Thunderbirds cost taxpayers about $35 million a year in salaries, aircraft, fuel, rehearsals and the C-17 cargo plane that hauls 50-plus support crew and spare parts to every stop on the tour.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Verb
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When our testers first sampled this simple summer drink from ThaiPop in Rochester, Minnesota, our expectations weren't super high—the ingredient list is so simple.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
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Hospitals prepare for increased demand Huang said the county is also sampling wastewater and conducting hospital visits to make sure facilities are prepared.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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After the high ankle sprain and torn ligaments, she was cleared to return to practice in three months.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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In the first two years under Canales, the Panthers have only had two QBs on the active roster and have kept an additional one on the practice squad — the team opting to use the additional game day slot for an extra lineman, or defender, or someone who can contribute on special teams.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The fitness center had glass walls facing the gym (perhaps to add a bit of workout motivation before donning a swimsuit).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Her morning routine also includes drinking water, making her bed, having a cup of black coffee and fitting in the aforementioned workout, whether that be the treadmill, yoga or a quick swim in her apartment’s swimming pool.—
Cristina Velocci,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Though the longest hitters in the game are finding ways to pick up more speed every year — either through equipment changes or exercise regimens geared toward explosiveness — those same players are trending in the opposite direction in accuracy.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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An exercise log can help with consistency.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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