as in challenging
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
beginning rock climbers should choose a less testing route to the summit
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as in sampling
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in trying
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 testing
Los Angeles Times,
21 Oct. 2021
The debate among Democrats has cut across typical ideological lines, with centrist and moderate Democrats lining up in favor and against means-testing elements of the bill.
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Andrew Duehren,
WSJ,
12 Oct. 2021
Tom Opre,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
To date, there have not been any clinical trials testing the safety or efficacy of this trend.
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Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
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So a review of the principles and record of means-testing social programs is warranted.
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Los Angeles Times,
21 Oct. 2021
The debate among Democrats has cut across typical ideological lines, with centrist and moderate Democrats lining up in favor and against means-testing elements of the bill.
—
Andrew Duehren,
WSJ,
12 Oct. 2021
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Lines testing six or 10 pounds are bumped up to the next respective line class.
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Tom Opre,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
To date, there have not been any clinical trials testing the safety or efficacy of this trend.
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Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testing
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This enduring legacy, underscores the lawyer's role as an officer of the court, preserving the rule of law even when challenging authority.
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Educate your family on our country’s history, both good and challenging.
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Engineering and Consulting Services Southwest, LLP (ECS) had contracted Barba Drilling, which was operating a drill rig for soil sampling near the apartment building.
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Current fans enjoy cheering on a winning team and sampling food and drink from local vendors.
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Brownell is trying Lynkuet, a non-hormonal drug to help with hot flashes and night sweats.
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Brennan, though, throws the first wrench into the works by instead trying to establish his credibility.
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Sarah Buck, Chicago Driving has become harder The rapid increase in bike lanes has made driving much more difficult and tedious, with numerous delays due to many streets being reduced to one lane in busy areas.
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Republican strategists have welcomed those nominations as an opening for attack in a difficult election year.
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Drill Tech-Obayashi alleges Yuba Water is steering that investigation away from examining its own operational decisions while focusing instead on the contractor’s work.
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The story reported that the victims had completed a safety course, while also examining state requirements and the large share of California boaters who had not.
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Since then, the United States has expanded from 13 colonies along the Atlantic coast to 50 states stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific and beyond.
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There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.
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Every cybersecurity article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors.
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This improves both customer and agent experience, while still meeting rigorous business standards around accuracy, reliability, and risk management.
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The abdomen may significantly protrude, pushing the diaphragm upward and making breathing more difficult.
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Basically, the silicone cup creates suction around the area in question and you’re given a massage via pulling instead of pushing.
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“Testing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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