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)
Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024
Reeve Carney recently wound up his seven years’ journey as Orpheus through its Canadian tryout and London and Broadway stints, replaced by Jordan Fisher; Ani DiFranco joined the production this February.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
While convenient — they can be done from the comfort of one’s home — these tryouts come with pressures, like finding the right lighting and camera setup.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Following the Olympics, Woodard attended a three-day Globetrotters tryout in Charlotte, N.C.
—Shakeia Taylor, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The series is based on a 2022 sketch produced by Omaha Productions and ESPN+, in which Peyton Manning’s brother, NFL quarterback Eli Manning, disguises himself and participates in walk-on tryouts for Penn State’s football team.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024
Reeve Carney recently wound up his seven years’ journey as Orpheus through its Canadian tryout and London and Broadway stints, replaced by Jordan Fisher; Ani DiFranco joined the production this February.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
While convenient — they can be done from the comfort of one’s home — these tryouts come with pressures, like finding the right lighting and camera setup.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Following the Olympics, Woodard attended a three-day Globetrotters tryout in Charlotte, N.C.
—Shakeia Taylor, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try (out)
Verb
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But Lavin was back on the Challenge set in Costa Rica within months, ready to test the next generation of thrill seekers.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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When choosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such as NSF, U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), or ConsumerLab.com.—
Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Traditionally, the dinner includes those who attended the wedding ceremony rehearsal and their spouses.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Attendees at this year’s event will get to sample the event’s first-ever official cocktail, the PATRÓN Headliner Margarita, which will be served in a glow-in-the-dark collector cup.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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Amazon’s Bring Spring Sale offers the perfect chance to sample some of the category’s stars, from a viral collagen mask to a gentle cleanser that tightens pores to all but guarantee that coveted glass-skin glow.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
25 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
Noun
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In some cases, this practice can wear away at the tooth enamel.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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Another theme in this episode was urban gardening and farm-to-table practices, but in this case, Montecito style.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Not as a checkbox exercise but as a driver of innovation, resilience and financial performance.—
Mahmood Mirza,
Forbes,
17 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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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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