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Recent Examples of trial and error
Second, zeroing in on a diagnosis can be a process of trial and error since symptoms can be so varied and nonspecific (think: abdominal pain, fatigue).
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Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Finding these Facebook groups takes some trial and error.
—Danielle Owen, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
The other option is to find the minimum effective dose (or MED), which replaces trial and error with a meticulous process of observation and analysis.
—Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Offer encouragement without over-praising: Determination through trial and error, but finding the right balance between discipline and praise is key.
—Alana Bracken, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
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Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Finding these Facebook groups takes some trial and error.
—Danielle Owen, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
The other option is to find the minimum effective dose (or MED), which replaces trial and error with a meticulous process of observation and analysis.
—Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Offer encouragement without over-praising: Determination through trial and error, but finding the right balance between discipline and praise is key.
—Alana Bracken, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
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After undergoing numerous tests, she was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and was advised to take control of her health in preparation for future attempts at pregnancy.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Today, the state regularly makes international headlines for its controversial nuclear program and missile tests that rattle nearby countries.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Treat each choice as an experiment, and use the outcomes to inform your next move.—
Aslak de Silva,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The researchers then conducted experiments on mice to explore the relationship between glycogen levels and lung cancer progression.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Practice these two exercises a few times a week as stand-alone mobility drills or incorporated into your workouts as part of your warm-up.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The detective often mixes extremely heavy weight-lifting with long or short runs, as well as high-intensity workouts.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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His wife, a family doctor, relies on C.D.C. apps in her practice.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: The Trump administration's targeting of DEI practices comes after the Supreme Court in 2023 overturned affirmative action in college admissions.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
14 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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And what was the House Un-American Activities Committee but one big, malevolent exercise in gossip-mongering?—
Alexandra Schwartz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Prisoners sit in rows in the corridor outside their cells for the talks or are led through exercise regimens under the supervision of guards.—
Marcos Alemán and Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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Sharon is the first member of the coven to die after the first of the five trials; meanwhile, the rest of the coven fends off further danger, faces new challenges, and even adds a new member to their ranks, replacing poor Sharon almost immediately.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The midfielder travelled to the United States for separate trial periods but decided against a move.—
Colin Millar,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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In September 2022, O'Donnell penned an emotional essay for PEOPLE and opened up about Clay's autism diagnosis for the first time.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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In the essay, the 37-year-old recalled how Trachtenberg was often bullied by their peers, with kids mocking her for her role in Harriet the Spy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Trial and error.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20error. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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