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as in experiments
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 exams
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 samples
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in tries
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 tests
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Those cuts, included laying off more than half the workers at the Institute of Education Sciences, IES, the arm of the department charged with measuring student achievement and overseeing and processing the data that comes from the tests students take.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
After the federal No Child Left Behind Act passed in 2001 and schools in some high-poverty areas did not perform well on annual standardized tests, many were labeled failing and in need of drastic reforms.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
The robot is trained specially for disaster-response applications, requiring it to pass multiple tests to prove its usefulness.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Own your tests—do not outsource them to AI.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The new scores reflect tests taken in schools around the country between January and March 2024.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Half of the nation’s 14,000 or so oncologists regularly order sequencing tests from Tempus, Lefkofsky said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
All other costs for visits and tests remain the same as in traditional primary care.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
This scenario tests your ability to say no in a respectful way while upholding fairness in a medical setting.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Air Force revealed that while the weapons were being installed and connected, Massaro gave an order making the AGR-20F flight tests the base’s number one priority.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
However, tests pending, and surgery is still as of right now an option.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Things don’t go too well at first, as Shrek tests out his paternal skills on Arthur while trying to convince him to take over as king.
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Lige said the department tests the system monthly, using replicas of pistols and rifles to see whether the software can spot them.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Schmalz, of Holy Cross, said the incident tests Catholic Christian perspectives of a church as a place to contemplate the effects of violence, given the ever-present image of Jesus Christ on the cross.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Some regions of the United States are experiencing higher rates of positive COVID-19 tests than others, though reporting has slowed down enough nationwide that the CDC has begun allowing more time to pass between certain types of updates, such as those on variant prevalence.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Those cuts, included laying off more than half the workers at the Institute of Education Sciences, IES, the arm of the department charged with measuring student achievement and overseeing and processing the data that comes from the tests students take.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
After the federal No Child Left Behind Act passed in 2001 and schools in some high-poverty areas did not perform well on annual standardized tests, many were labeled failing and in need of drastic reforms.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
The robot is trained specially for disaster-response applications, requiring it to pass multiple tests to prove its usefulness.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Own your tests—do not outsource them to AI.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The new scores reflect tests taken in schools around the country between January and March 2024.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Half of the nation’s 14,000 or so oncologists regularly order sequencing tests from Tempus, Lefkofsky said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
All other costs for visits and tests remain the same as in traditional primary care.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
But running an unexpected special election tests the strength of these traditions, requiring election officials to recruit creatively – and fast – because the arrangements aren’t already accounted for in existing contracts.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
This scenario tests your ability to say no in a respectful way while upholding fairness in a medical setting.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Air Force revealed that while the weapons were being installed and connected, Massaro gave an order making the AGR-20F flight tests the base’s number one priority.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
However, tests pending, and surgery is still as of right now an option.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Things don’t go too well at first, as Shrek tests out his paternal skills on Arthur while trying to convince him to take over as king.
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Lige said the department tests the system monthly, using replicas of pistols and rifles to see whether the software can spot them.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Schmalz, of Holy Cross, said the incident tests Catholic Christian perspectives of a church as a place to contemplate the effects of violence, given the ever-present image of Jesus Christ on the cross.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tests
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That’s where the third aspect of studying exoplanet hazes — laboratory experiments, coupled with further theoretical modeling — comes into play with such great importance.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Carve protected space so experiments survive the infinite workday.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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A lot of faculty are doing away with take-home exams.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Google samples the caller's and recipient's voices to replicate them.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Aug. 2025
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Say yes to samples Thompson, Frank and Sprouts NoDa store manager Willie Pringle said just about everything in the store can be sampled.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Thus, Last Rites tries a new trick, with the doll growing in size and chasing Judy down a hallway, in a sequence that is strangely reminiscent of Five Nights At Freddy's.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Everyone who shows up to his office tries to make one of his dreams come true.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Further examinations by team doctors showed nothing serious and Glasow was cleared to pitch Monday.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Further examinations revealed that the golden retriever TNNI3 mutation is autosomal recessive.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What began as a handful of campus groups now stretches across more than 3,500 high schools and universities, supported by dozens of full-time staff who manage student activists like a professional sales force.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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That means afternoon tailgating could get soaked at Hard Rock Stadium for the UM-USF football matchup, although the weather will be improving for the game itself that starts late afternoon and stretches into the evening.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
12 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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Changing vaccine guidelines and cuts to vaccine development funding have added to the confusion of new COVID-19 strains.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of course, this vision also pushes technology to adapt in ways that could benefit life on Earth.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Laura pushes Cherry into the pool during their battle, and Cherry holds Laura’s head under water.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Tests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tests. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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