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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
The company currently has cancer therapies in mid and late-stage trials targeting melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and bladder cancer.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
But a developer would need to make do with no balconies, no pool and the architectural confines that come with a stone building that was designed for trials, not open-concept kitchens and heated bathroom floors.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
According to four trials evaluated as part of a larger meta-analysis, taking omega-3 supplements was associated with a significant decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in people with metabolic syndrome.
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Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
In many organizations, the honest answer is a collection of pilots, point solutions and vendor trials that don’t connect to each other or to a coherent vision.
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Dave Wessinger,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In two randomized trials conducted by Stanford economist Nick Bloom, for example, workers reported improved mental health, not worse.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Mangione, a 28-year-old Ivy League graduate accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, faces potential life sentences in separate state and federal trials and has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
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Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The hotel will be introduced in phases, with public trials scheduled to begin in late 2026.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
The Kang Kon was refloated and launched again about a month later, and began sea trials earlier this month.
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Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
But a developer would need to make do with no balconies, no pool and the architectural confines that come with a stone building that was designed for trials, not open-concept kitchens and heated bathroom floors.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
According to four trials evaluated as part of a larger meta-analysis, taking omega-3 supplements was associated with a significant decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in people with metabolic syndrome.
—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
In many organizations, the honest answer is a collection of pilots, point solutions and vendor trials that don’t connect to each other or to a coherent vision.
—
Dave Wessinger,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In two randomized trials conducted by Stanford economist Nick Bloom, for example, workers reported improved mental health, not worse.
—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Mangione, a 28-year-old Ivy League graduate accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, faces potential life sentences in separate state and federal trials and has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The hotel will be introduced in phases, with public trials scheduled to begin in late 2026.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
The Kang Kon was refloated and launched again about a month later, and began sea trials earlier this month.
—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trials
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People who have been at this work longer, or have survived similar ordeals, can help a mentee see around corners.
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Meanwhile, Phillips said, victims are left to live with the impacts of the perpetrators’ actions — with the survivors in this case forced to continue to relive their ordeals as the case continues on to the Court of Appeal.
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Knowing the show is a heavy lift, Ross came into rehearsals with the script already memorized.
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Although Edwards said to transform MSG into a wedding would take more than a week, Swift could treat it like the Eras Tour where the set was built and constructed for rehearsals at Rock Lititz in Pennsylvania.
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Everyone knows that one of the biggest tests in a new relationship is going on vacation together.
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In tests by the Miami Herald, the hologram responded with voice and text to English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese, and with text alone to Mandarin and Japanese.
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If the shot is converted, the free throw is worth three points on three-point attempts or two points on two-point attempts.
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Firefighters made several attempts to reach them but were unable to rescue them, per the Akron Beacon Journal.
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
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Americans who have health insurance say prior authorization is the healthcare system’s biggest burden, causing administrative headaches while care is kept out of reach.
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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Fewer fireworks, fewer fires 🎆 🔥 Leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals.
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The experiments ran for three months under two disposal scenarios.
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Despite the crypto down market, Securitize is riding a wave of enthusiasm for tokenization as Wall Street increasingly experiments with blockchains.
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From 10-10 at halftime, Wales scored two tries in two minutes through prop Rhys Carre and Adams, who chased a speculative kick into the Fiji in-goal.
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Japan has not won a World Cup knockout-round game in four tries.
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“Trials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trials. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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