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as in experiment
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
will need to run some tests on the blood sample to rule out blood poisoning
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as in exam
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
applicants for the cashier's position must first take a simple math test
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as in to sample
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in to try
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
all of these unnecessary questions are testing my patience
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Recent Examples of test
Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Zohny said it could possibly be used to help measure consciousness from brain signals, such as with an electroencephalogram, or EEG, a test that measures electrical activity in the brain.
—Cara Anthony, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
While not tested, Apple says its engineers were able to squeeze up to 27 hours of video playback – remarkable for such a thin device.
—Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The eye test is saying that Jackson is the Buckeyes’ best running back right now, regardless of age.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Zohny said it could possibly be used to help measure consciousness from brain signals, such as with an electroencephalogram, or EEG, a test that measures electrical activity in the brain.
—Cara Anthony, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
European leaders have accused Russia of sending drones into Polish airspace to test the NATO alliance’s readiness.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
While not tested, Apple says its engineers were able to squeeze up to 27 hours of video playback – remarkable for such a thin device.
—Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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In such cases, an AI assistant will be vital for decision-making, monitoring health, and guiding experiments.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dcientists at the University of Melbourne and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem discoverd this after used powerful imaging tools that can zoom into cells in 3D, alongside genetic experiments.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This shifts the conversation from an exam to a dialogue about needs.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In China, students must pass a highly competitive national postgraduate entrance exam and then study for at least two years before landing a master’s degree.—
Joyce Jiang,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The conclusions draw on the Fatality Analysis Reporting System maintained by NHTSA, as well as national crash sampling databases.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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University of Cincinnati researchers and students sampled wet and dry soil in the Burnet Woods valley in June 2025.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Within seconds of inhaling the foul odor, the white dog springs back in disgust and hastily shuffles to the other side of the bed, as though trying to escape the smell altogether.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Those struggles compounded during an alarming first half last season, spurring former coach Peter Laviolette to try something new.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Auditors frequently canvas in-state neighborhoods in an effort to identify some degree of presence justifying a residency examination.—
Tom Cullinan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The entire project took around five months—a speedy time frame thanks to Stone’s careful examination of what could be reworked versus what needed to be entirely redone.—
Juliet Izon,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Attempts to formalize English at the federal level stretch back decades.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In addition to policing the two demonstrations, the London force was stretched by high-profile soccer matches and concerts.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On Wednesday, New York mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani launched a public petition, calling on FIFA to make tickets to 2026 World Cup games—including the final in New Jersey—affordable, pushing the international soccer organization to set aside 15% of seats for locals in particular.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Disengaged operators take shortcuts and postpone investments, perpetuating the cycle that strains corporate cash flow.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Bastian helped build strong employee-management relations in an industry where such ties are often strained, turning Delta into America’s most profitable airline and sharing billions with employees along the way, according to Tully.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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