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as in ordeal
a test of faith, patience, or strength
living with her insufferable relatives was a real trial
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as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
ran another trial of the aerial performance before opening night
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as in test
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
trials by medical researchers haven't determined whether the medication is safe or not
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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
trying to have a coherent phone conversation with his senile father was always a trial
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as in experimental
made or done as an experiment
a trial medical procedure that should be considered only after all other options have been exhausted
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Recent Examples of trial
Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
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—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Much of that tragedy—the loyalty program, the Smith Act trials, the Hiss showdown—took place before most Americans had ever heard the name Joe McCarthy.
—Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
The senator noted that the mystery surrounding Epstein's unexpected death prior to his 2019 trial feeds into the public's curiosity and skepticism.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
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But most of the lengthy decision turned on the prosecution’s behavior at trial.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
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—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Much of that tragedy—the loyalty program, the Smith Act trials, the Hiss showdown—took place before most Americans had ever heard the name Joe McCarthy.
—Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
The senator noted that the mystery surrounding Epstein's unexpected death prior to his 2019 trial feeds into the public's curiosity and skepticism.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial
Noun
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Regardless, Sumner said, responding to an outbreak is an expensive ordeal for a dairy farm.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Former Vice President Mike Pence, speaking in Hong Kong in January, called on Beijing to end Lai’s ordeal.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Bringing them together to stage a full company show is quite expensive and requires more than a year of planning and rehearsal residencies, Richburg said.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2025
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The elephant in O’Brien’s rehearsal room is the presence of Beatty and Hawke, two young actors with storied names and few credits.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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Diagnostic tests helped identify who was infected with the virus to track its spread in communities and guide treatment decisions.—
Bernadette Boden Albala,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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There'll be all kinds of new educational tests for him along the way, and that will also challenge his relationship with Luthen and everyone else.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a spot in the NBA Playoffs after beating the Boston Celtics 118-112 Wednesday in a thrilling game defined by physicality and Boston’s unrelenting dedication to shooting the 3, setting a franchise record with 63 attempts.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Many political observers and election experts saw the baseless narrative as an attempt to sow doubt about the election results in case Trump lost.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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Skeptics point to volatility, security headaches, and the risk of distorting bitcoin markets if a major government holds too large a stake.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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These side effects include hot flashes, nausea, calf cramps, skin itching or burning, headaches, abdominal discomforts, and fatigue.18 6.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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Taara is the latest project to spring from X—Alphabet’s experimental hub that produced AI lab Google Brain and Waymo’s self-driving cars—and has its origins in a concept called Loon.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who piloted Boeing's experimental Starliner spacecraft in June 2024, were supposed to be away from Earth for about eight days.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Insurance investigators ruled that the fire was an accident, though the timing does raise some questions.—
Guthrie Scrimgeour,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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The fire was started during a pyrotechnic show onstage, according to sources at the scene.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Now La Roux’s return to the stage with her Los Angeles residency is not only an opportunity for her American fans to be treated to the hits, but the residency is also a preview of new music from her upcoming album (whose title and release date have not been officially announced).—
David Chiu,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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