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as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance ran another trial of the aerial performance before opening night

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as in test
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty trials by medical researchers haven't determined whether the medication is safe or not

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as in attempt
an effort to do or accomplish something will rest and make another trial at climbing the mountain

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adjective

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Recent Examples of trial
Noun
The accusation led to a trial that lasted 67 days and concluded this week. Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025 The Giuffre family’s statement is the latest development in the growing controversy over Trump’s relationship with Maxwell and Epstein, who died by suicide while in custody awaiting trial in 2019. Josh Meyer, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025 The plaintiffs have included Benavides’ surviving family members, and Angulo, who testified in the trial. Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025 Neuralink trial expands: P8 Nick Wray shares his brain chip experience Crews isn't alone in this journey. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial
Noun
  • Although prosecutors dropped all criminal trespassing charges, students say the ordeal left them traumatized, diminished their work ethic and deteriorated their mental health.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • What began as a lighthearted moment among friends turned into a months-long ordeal for Deborah Cobb of Seattle, when cartwheels on the beach left her unable to see.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • Perhaps a rough night at rehearsals for the chronically employable actor, or, more likely, with them out of school, a long morning with the kids — five in total, three of whom are with Eberstein, two of whom were authored by Grant and his ex-partner, Tinglan Hong?
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • SpaceX posted the new launch date on X Saturday evening, the day after the flight rehearsal test.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • As Wexler points out, NAEP reading test scores were either stagnant or declining even before the pandemic hit, and the gap between high- and low-scorers was also widening before the pandemic.4 Social and class inequities are a part of the problem and shouldn’t be ignored, Wexler notes.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The 1-1-1 three-game series in the first round will be a huge travel test.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • An attempt to fire Powell could spark a legal battle, because the Federal Reserve is set up to function as an independent body free of political interference.
    Rafael Nam, NPR, 22 July 2025
  • Last season, among QBs with at least 300 pass attempts, Rodgers had the NFL’s worst EPA per dropback against the blitz (-0.19) and was sacked ninth-most (40).
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • Read More: The 9 Most Underrated Healthy Foods Flavorings and additives Natural fruit compounds, artificial colorants, and tannins in wine can cause headaches, GI symptoms, or hives in sensitive people.
    Lauryn Higgins, Time, 22 July 2025
  • His salary: $760,000. Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages have dealt the Padres numerous headaches.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025
Adjective
  • Participants were presented with a series of experimental questions along with two facial photographs, one of a bearded face and another of a non-bearded one.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • Fox performed his original music on keyboards with Solo Smith on bass and Myles Martin on drums at the intimate club Gesu, blending elements of experimental jazz and soul.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Based on employee interviews, investigators also found conflicting accounts of fire preparedness within the plant, which has already experienced some fires.
    Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 27 July 2025
  • Colbert's isn't the only talk show that has come under fire from the political sphere.
    EW.com, EW.com, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • The most recent episode was released just three days ago (July 18), with Warner sharing a preview to his social media pages.
    Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 21 July 2025
  • Including previews, the film has amassed a $31.7 million cumulative total.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 July 2025

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“Trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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