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)
Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
They are expected to invite a quarterback to rookie minicamp this weekend to throw to pass-catchers in a tryout opportunity.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
In the summer of 2021, Revel’s father signed up his son for several college tryout camps, including one at ECU.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
The actress, who won The Voice Kids UK and later triumphed in X Factor: The Band with her group RLY, previously played the role of Ali to critical acclaim during the show’s out-of-town tryouts in Manchester and Glasgow.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Noun
There are typically a few back-end roster moves following the annual rookie minicamp, which runs Friday through Sunday, as the team makes room for a few of the tryout guys who impressed during the workouts.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
They are expected to invite a quarterback to rookie minicamp this weekend to throw to pass-catchers in a tryout opportunity.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
In the summer of 2021, Revel’s father signed up his son for several college tryout camps, including one at ECU.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
The actress, who won The Voice Kids UK and later triumphed in X Factor: The Band with her group RLY, previously played the role of Ali to critical acclaim during the show’s out-of-town tryouts in Manchester and Glasgow.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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The nonprofit is still testing whether those effects persisted several weeks after watching.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Quality varies; make sure to work with a reputable manufacturer and contractor, and choose a light with a safety certification from UL or ETL, two independent organizations that test and certify products like lights for safety.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The directors embedded themselves into the troupe’s daily routine, following the students from early morning classes through evening rehearsals that stretched well past midnight.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Both carved out hours of rehearsal and dance practice with regular training.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
Verb
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While there isn't a children’s menu, toddlers can sample kid-friendly sweet potato chaat and Anjeer Paneer Tikki (Indian cheese flavored with fig and yoghurt), along with the more flavorful curries and fluffy naan bread. 6.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Set in Peoria, this event provides a relaxed atmosphere where attendees can enjoy performances while sampling top-tier cannabis products.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
Noun
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As individual workouts are taking place and players are participating in interviews with their potential new teams, now is the time for the candidates to separate themselves.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Bartholomew ran to the opposite end zone with a group of defensive teammates to celebrate the exclamation point to the workout.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
Noun
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On Thursday, she was joined by fellow House Democrats all denouncing the travel ban as a discriminatory practice against Black and Brown nations.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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That patient practice will be put to use in 2027 when the first Axiom space station module goes aloft and docks with the ISS.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In Gilbert’s hands, reappraising the decade from a feminist perspective is more an exercise in cataloguing than in analysis: the ideology of the era is not subtle, and its narratives don’t need decoding.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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At his age, Jones thoroughly believes exercise is essential to living a full, healthy life — not just physically, but mentally.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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