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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
Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 31 July 2025
This is a great test for Santa Margarita before the Eagles play their Trinity League opener the following week against Servite at Santa Ana Stadium.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
While federal guidelines shape emissions programs, states determine the age at which vehicles are first tested.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
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Noun
The Hill: Trump’s battle with The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch is being closely watched as a test of the power dynamic between two of the most influential figures on the right over the last several decades.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 31 July 2025
This is a great test for Santa Margarita before the Eagles play their Trinity League opener the following week against Servite at Santa Ana Stadium.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Verb
The Travel + Leisure team tested 11 pairs of men’s slippers in real-world settings over several weeks to find the best options for different styles, uses, and budgets.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
While federal guidelines shape emissions programs, states determine the age at which vehicles are first tested.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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Doing real-time experiments like this in the wild can teach us a lot about our kids and ourselves as parents.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
25 July 2025
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So far, his team conducted tagging experiments with the sharks in May, with some success.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Women being dismissed by their healthcare providers is another culprit, says Tran, and without proper exams and X-rays, the disease goes undetected.—
Marnie Goodfriend,
Flow Space,
25 July 2025
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Ladder Life Insurance Learn More Cost The best way to estimate your costs is to request a quote App available No Policy highlights Ladder is a digital-first life insurance company offering up to $3 million in coverage without an exam.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Throughout the tasting area, attendees can sample bites from local restaurants, chefs and specialty food producers while sipping on local wines, craft beverages, beer, cider and non-alcoholic drinks.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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The poll sampled 831 likely Republican primary voters and had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Geisler recommends giving people the opportunity to try things themselves, to find solutions, to grow on their own.—
jsonline.com,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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How to try 'Stranger Things' cookies early The brand launched a cookie presale on July 21 for early access.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The victims' bodies were taken to the state crime lab for examination to determine the manner and cause of death.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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Students are invited to prepare for the upcoming ACT examinations by taking a practice exam from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The origins of the chess player stretched back well before the time of Barnum and Poe.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
30 July 2025
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But afterward, the musician’s fans transformed a typically morose event into a lively commemoration of life and music that stretched across Osbourne’s hometown.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The first says the cancellation is a one-off exit from the storied time slot — that Paramount was trying to push through the red tape to finally merge with Skydance Media, a deal that was approved by the Federal Communications Commission Thursday after more than a year in limbo.—
Sarah Whitten,Lillian Rizzo,Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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Folklore Reaches Half a Decade on the Billboard 200 Folklore advances on the Billboard 200, pushing from No. 77 to No. 68 at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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After fermentation, the yogurt is strained to remove extra liquid (whey) to produce Greek yogurt.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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Meanwhile, persistent staffing shortages, ballooning caseloads, and generational turnover continue to strain the system, which is exactly the kind of pressure driving attorneys to experiment with AI in the first place.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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