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as in sampled
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in stretched
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 tested
Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 15 Feb. 2023
And Sinema is a tested and able politician.
—Chris Cillizza, CNN, 24 Jan. 2022
Madison Yauger, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Create crisis recovery scenarios for when the plans are tested, and see how well crisis management teams can plot rapid recoveries from the situations.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Breaking in your heels gradually will help minimize any long-term damage (such as permanent and irreversible bone growths, like bunions), which Dr. Sanders explains usually comes from new, non-tested heels being worn for more than 4 hours straight without backup flats.
—Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 15 Feb. 2023
And Sinema is a tested and able politician.
—Chris Cillizza, CNN, 24 Jan. 2022
Verb
Ahead, more artificial Christmas trees from National Tree Company that PEOPLE tested and loved.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Create crisis recovery scenarios for when the plans are tested, and see how well crisis management teams can plot rapid recoveries from the situations.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tested
Adjective
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Meghan Markle has ditched one of her tried and true outfit formulas in favor of a trendier silhouette.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Dehydrating is a tried and true method that has many positive benefits for your health and budget.—
Jordan Liberty Phillips,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To analyze which nation might blink first, CNN examined China’s largest imports from the United States — soybeans — to see if and how that demand could be met elsewhere, what US farmers stand to lose and more.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some pushed Biden, who also did not commute the death sentences of military members, to do more.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Jaclyn doesn’t understand why Laurie is so bothered, and when Kate takes Jaclyn’s side, Laurie brings up how Jaclyn hit on Kate’s husband Dave at her wedding (!).—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Sam and Ivar couldn’t seem less bothered.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In truth, Moyes had cut a frustrated figure throughout Saturday’s defeat.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The first-term lawmaker is the only incumbent Senate Democrat up for reelection in 2026 in a state carried by Trump, with a path to victory that hinges on winning over voters who supported the president and turning out a frustrated Democratic base.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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He was charged with two counts of aggravated manslaughter, two counts of vehicular homicide, evidence tampering and leaving the scene of an accident.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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There have also been drops in aggravated assaults, rapes and armed robberies, according to CMPD’s data.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Tested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tested. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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