as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a tried method for catching sport fish
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as in tested
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
you're trying my patience
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as in attempted
to make an effort to do
try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight
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Recent Examples of tried
Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Like all Wild Turkey bourbon, the 8-Year-Old 101 whiskey uses our tried and true mash bill and distillation process.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Then, as the Buccaneers tried to final some last-minute gusto, saw running back Rachaad White get stripped by DaRon Bland.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
That their humble outpost is attached to one of the Milk District’s tried and true dive bars is likely not a coincidence, either.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Like all Wild Turkey bourbon, the 8-Year-Old 101 whiskey uses our tried and true mash bill and distillation process.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
In response, Flint tried another tactic.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Then, as the Buccaneers tried to final some last-minute gusto, saw running back Rachaad White get stripped by DaRon Bland.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried
Adjective
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When the Cubs have a lead, Counsell goes to a reliable late-game formula with relievers Julian Merryweather, Porter Hodge and Ryan Pressly.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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This issue was placed on display when Tanner Houck, one of the team's more reliable pitchers, brutally struggled in his last start.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Despite enduring injuries that tested our depth and adaptability, the athletes rallied together, showing their unwavering commitment to each other.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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The substance was later tested and determined to be cocaine.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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What to know DOGE had reportedly been trying for weeks to gain access to the Federal Personnel and Payroll System, and the department has now placed two IT staff members who had attempted to block them, under investigation and on administrative leave.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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By the end of November 2013 — when police say Ragan took two lives and attempted to take two others — his father was already serving life in prison on a murder charge and his mother was behind bars for ripping off the federal government.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But human activity is responsible for about 90% of all wildfires in the nation.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Despite the pretence, Tindall is an elite coach with a sharp tactical brain, responsible for overseeing Newcastle’s defence and orchestrating set pieces.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The plan, put forward by infamous Nazi Gestapo chief Heinrich Himmler, sought to take advantage of the natural migration patterns of storks to send Nazi propaganda leaflets from Germany to the Boers of South Africa.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Russia has in recent years sought to claim territory up to Greenland's Exclusive Economic Zone.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Chappell and Webb have pushed each other out of their comfort zones to create some truly remarkable work in 2024.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Walker will likely need time to develop in the right system, and the Raiders should wait until later to take a true off-ball linebacker.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Tried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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