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as in ordeals
a test of faith, patience, or strength
living with her insufferable relatives was a real trial
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as in rehearsals
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 tests
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 attempts
an effort to do or accomplish something
will rest and make another trial at climbing the mountain
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as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation
trying to have a coherent phone conversation with his senile father was always a trial
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Recent Examples of trials
Complementing these trials, the video shows the robot performing straight-leg bounds with striking synchronicity.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Subsequent trials have expanded that figure to more than a 100x improvement, and the system has achieved positioning accuracy as good as GPS, with resolution down to 4 meters.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Indeed, playwright Arthur Miller literalized the metaphor with his play The Crucible, using the Salem witch trials as a parable for HUAC and the Hollywood blacklist.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Underscoring the probable causes of heart attacks for women is imperative, as research has historically understudied women in medical trials—even those on heart health, despite heart disease being the leading killer of women.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2025
At least two new members have been paid witnesses in trials against vaccine makers, a clear conflict of interest.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Faced with new trials, the time is fast approaching for Fushi to make the ultimate decision.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
People have the right against self-incrimination and cannot be imprisoned without due process of law (fair procedures and trials).
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
Prior to its transit toward the South China Sea, the Fujian had conducted eight sea trials since its launch in June 2022, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Subsequent trials have expanded that figure to more than a 100x improvement, and the system has achieved positioning accuracy as good as GPS, with resolution down to 4 meters.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Indeed, playwright Arthur Miller literalized the metaphor with his play The Crucible, using the Salem witch trials as a parable for HUAC and the Hollywood blacklist.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Underscoring the probable causes of heart attacks for women is imperative, as research has historically understudied women in medical trials—even those on heart health, despite heart disease being the leading killer of women.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2025
At least two new members have been paid witnesses in trials against vaccine makers, a clear conflict of interest.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Faced with new trials, the time is fast approaching for Fushi to make the ultimate decision.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
People have the right against self-incrimination and cannot be imprisoned without due process of law (fair procedures and trials).
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
Prior to its transit toward the South China Sea, the Fujian had conducted eight sea trials since its launch in June 2022, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trials
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Kruse and Fialko invested seven figures into rebuilding Priscilla’s brand, stabilizing her finances, settling her lawsuits, cleaning up numerous private family ordeals, and attempting to help Priscilla repair her relationship with her daughter.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Greene leads rehearsals once a week until show time, with cast members running lines, practicing choreography and more.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The video was created using behind-the-scenes footage from tour rehearsals and Swift's experience with her dancers and other crew members on the road.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Abnormal liver function tests, otherwise known as LFTs, can prompt your doctor to check your liver more carefully.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Duggleby said Venus' current record stands at eight engine tests in a day, and 28 engine tests in a week.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, the move is not going as planned with Hungary and Slovakia resisting attempts to wean their economies of Russian oil.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Another person advised the woman to keep a record of all her ex-boyfriend’s attempts to contact her amid the dispute over the necklace.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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The blooms may produce toxic substances that could result in headaches, weakness, shortness of breath, muscle spasms and gastrointestinal illnesses, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Sep. 2025
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Reassessing your cash strategy now, before the rate cuts happen, can save you from headaches or worse later.—
Gregory Clifford,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Our communities face attack after attack—floods and fires fueled by Big Oil, ICE agenda kidnapping our neighbors, congress revoking our healthcare.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The material is claimed to be the most effective and convenient solution to tackle fires.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Axiom already flew private astronauts to the ISS in June, for a practice run of handling ground-crew communication and the operation of scientific experiments.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That includes dozens of research experiments that will be conducted during Expedition 73, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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How To Play Wordle Wordle is a daily word puzzle game where your goal is to guess a hidden five-letter word in six tries or fewer.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sporting Kansas City has won one game in its last nine tries.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Trials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trials. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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