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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
Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Simple field tests can provide further insight.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
However, benchmark tests are one thing, real-world data is another.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
The Artemis 2 astronauts have already completed a huge number of tests on their list so far for this Orion spacecraft shakedown cruise.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Woods, who was hiccupping during questioning, continuously moved his head during one of the sobriety tests and deputies had to tell him several times to keep his head straight, according to an arrest report.
—R.j. Rico, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Audio chat also worked pretty well in my tests.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Woods showed signs of impairment, Budensiek said, and did several roadside tests.
—Melissa Gaffney, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Are skills tests making a comeback?
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The Magnolia State has risen from near the bottom of rankings of states for the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests to ninth in reading and 16th in math in 2024.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
And insurance companies have not provided the money for remediation of dirt laced with high amounts of lead that tests above state safety levels and in some cases, higher than the more lenient federal standard.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Lisa also tests trail and road running shoes and other outdoor gear for Outside with a select group of diverse women runners.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
In the more than 4,000 decision tests the team recorded, the tree rodents largely scaled higher for their favorite treat.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
The state’s takeover of Fort Worth ISD was prompted by one school receiving five consecutive F ratings, and overall low math and reading STAAR tests scores in the district.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Meet the experts When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
The recent findings are consistent with water quality tests the State Water Resources Control Board conducted earlier in 2025.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Now, the exams, oral tests and presentations are weighted more heavily for students’ course grades than take-home problem sets.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Simple field tests can provide further insight.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
However, benchmark tests are one thing, real-world data is another.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
The Artemis 2 astronauts have already completed a huge number of tests on their list so far for this Orion spacecraft shakedown cruise.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Woods, who was hiccupping during questioning, continuously moved his head during one of the sobriety tests and deputies had to tell him several times to keep his head straight, according to an arrest report.
—R.j. Rico, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Audio chat also worked pretty well in my tests.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Woods showed signs of impairment, Budensiek said, and did several roadside tests.
—Melissa Gaffney, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Are skills tests making a comeback?
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Leo moon tests your ability to lighten up when unexpected pleasures come knocking.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The Magnolia State has risen from near the bottom of rankings of states for the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests to ninth in reading and 16th in math in 2024.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
And insurance companies have not provided the money for remediation of dirt laced with high amounts of lead that tests above state safety levels and in some cases, higher than the more lenient federal standard.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Lisa also tests trail and road running shoes and other outdoor gear for Outside with a select group of diverse women runners.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
In the more than 4,000 decision tests the team recorded, the tree rodents largely scaled higher for their favorite treat.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
The state’s takeover of Fort Worth ISD was prompted by one school receiving five consecutive F ratings, and overall low math and reading STAAR tests scores in the district.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Meet the experts When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
The recent findings are consistent with water quality tests the State Water Resources Control Board conducted earlier in 2025.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tests
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Koch and Hansen are mission specialists, responsible for conducting scientific experiments, operating specialized equipment and performing spacewalks.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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After the astronauts conduct a moon walk and a series of scientific experiments, the lander would then transport them back up to Orion, which would make the journey back to Earth, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Students who were uninsured or underinsured received comprehensive eye exams and prescription glasses at no cost to their families.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But Morath has cited the district’s overall below-average performance on the STAAR exams, which will need to improve before the state will return local control.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The hotel samples some of the city's hottest restaurants and bars, spanning cuisine from China’s Chaoshan to Europe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Martian samples the scientists studied, which bore a strong match to rocks found near San Diego and South Africa, ranged from as small as a pebble to as large as a boulder.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Iranian opposition tries to organize overseas The situation has led to new attempts to organize the highly fragmented Iranian opposition abroad.—
Amir Hussein Radjy,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Engelbeck estimates that someone tries to break into his shop in Washington state once a quarter.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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That is why the recent ruling by Israel’s Supreme Court allowing women to sit for the national rabbinical examinations feels so significant, and so deeply personal.—
Rabba Sara Hurwitz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another is expected to take shape in Councilmember Rick Jennings’ district, which stretches from Land Park to the Pocket.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Graves’ exit has sparked intense speculation about his potential successor to represent Missouri’s 6th Congressional District, which stretches across northern Missouri and touches Kansas City’s Northland.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Experts have also warned that the cost of bottled water will soon increase, as the oil crisis strains the plastics industry.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Currently, scientists must predict which strains of flu virus will be prevalent in the coming season months in advance.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That leaves a sicker, older, more expensive pool of enrollees, which pushes up premiums for everyone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Our standards, our accountability and the way the group pushes each other every day, that is what has sustained our performance independent of who the head coach is.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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