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)
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 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
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
In addition, the Patriots invited 17 tryout players to the session.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
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Noun
Herman snagged the roster spot over other tryout hopefuls like Miami native Romello Brinson and former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos, both working out as wide receivers.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 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
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
In addition, the Patriots invited 17 tryout players to the session.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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As soon as that original article with my collaborator Emmanuelle Charpentier was published in the summer of 2012, immediately there were many labs that started using it and testing it for gene editing in different systems.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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But the papers didn’t contain any traces of drugs at all and the field tests the correction department uses are notoriously inaccurate, returning a false positive roughly four out of five times, according to the lawsuit, which cites a November 2024 city Department of Investigation report.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Part physics lecture, part rehearsal for a future death, the 75-minute piece shifts from glowing equations and sandbox experiments to Tagore songs, Bollywood widow melodrama and intimate Bangla conversations.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Chavez recalls watching Impacciatore in her costume on the dance floor going hard during rehearsals and giving it all.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Another winning photograph shows a marine biologist off of western Australia sampling the microbes living on the skin of a wild whale shark.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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It was alleged that Murphy had years of misconduct, which included improperly touching genitals during massages and intrusive observation during urine sampling for drug tests.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Jefferson missed most of last summer’s practices with a hamstring injury.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Rondeau described her father as a devoted dad who took her to volleyball and softball practice, went camping with her and taught her about the outdoors.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Atlanta opens its mandatory minicamp Tuesday, and though Pearce did not attend any of the team’s voluntary OTA workouts, he is expected to be in attendance and participate this week.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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For example, athletes sometimes use HRV to balance hard workouts with recovery, while others may notice how sleep, alcohol, stress or hydration are affecting their readings.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The Lancet analysis found that moderate activity — about 45 minutes, three to five times a week — was tied to the biggest mental health benefit, and that more exercise wasn’t always better.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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For a monthly fee, people could enjoy such games as bridge and Mahjong, and take Pilates, yoga and other exercise classes in the 6,000-square-foot center, Griffin said.—
Joe Marusak
June 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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