as in tried
to make an effort to do
he had been in gymnastics for some time before he even considered essaying that move
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of essayed
During the last 45 years or so, additional sketches for the finale have surfaced, and a number of musicologists and composers have essayed completions of the movement.
—
Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
In the process, Tarr essayed an arresting tone poem about spiritual isolation that enraptured viewers.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
The story is raw, layered, and powerful, with unforgettable characters which will be essayed by incredibly talented actors.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
In the process, Tarr essayed an arresting tone poem about spiritual isolation that enraptured viewers.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
The story is raw, layered, and powerful, with unforgettable characters which will be essayed by incredibly talented actors.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essayed
Verb
-
During the at-bat, thye tried to pull off a double steal with Bichette going for second base and Benge going home.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
-
Europe has for years tried to isolate the Russian leader and punished his country with international sanctions.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
-
The driver allegedly attempted to flee the scene, but he was stopped by several people involved in the crash and by police, according to Mezzetti, per the AP.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
-
Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation by telling the man to drop the knife, the LAPD said.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Essayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essayed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
