1
as in stretches
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
you're trying my patience
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as in attempts
to make an effort to do
try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight
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Recent Examples of tries
Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Wind chimes and similar elements were used to create a sound for the magical barrier known as the honmoon, the global harmony that Huntrix tries to achieve.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The show still tries to suggest Vince has fast-talking charm, a contention not supported by his dialogue.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Air Force runs its signature flexbone triple-option offense that tries to overwhelm defenses by presenting three possible ball carriers.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Sep. 2025
One of Lecornu's first moves has been to abandon plans to eliminate two public holidays, ING noted, as the new PM tries to dispel some of the political wrath targeted at his predecessor's proposal — just one part of Bayrou's unpopular cost-cutting plans.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Stay strong, be brave and if the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy and punch a higher floor!
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
With starting right tackle Austin Jackson having already missed most of training camp with a toe injury, the Dolphins offensive line was going to have growing pains as the unit tries to find their rhythm.
—Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The shimmying scramble off the line as the coupe tries to best translate 755 ponies to the road is equal parts satisfying and exhilarating.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Sporting Kansas City has won one game in its last nine tries.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Against Tech two weekends ago, the Buffs ran on nine of their opening 13 first-down tries.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
Snowboarding is a notoriously challenging sport and pastime for beginners, causing many to give up after their first few tries.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Yeah, cooking up a win against the NFL’s it team for the first time in eight tries is a way to make people want to come back for more.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
The movie, which is set to hit theaters December 19, is based on the bestselling novel by Freida McFadden and centers on Millie (Sweeney), who tries to escape her past by accepting a job as a live-in housemaid for wealthy couple Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar).
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Wind chimes and similar elements were used to create a sound for the magical barrier known as the honmoon, the global harmony that Huntrix tries to achieve.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The show still tries to suggest Vince has fast-talking charm, a contention not supported by his dialogue.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Air Force runs its signature flexbone triple-option offense that tries to overwhelm defenses by presenting three possible ball carriers.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Sep. 2025
One of Lecornu's first moves has been to abandon plans to eliminate two public holidays, ING noted, as the new PM tries to dispel some of the political wrath targeted at his predecessor's proposal — just one part of Bayrou's unpopular cost-cutting plans.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Stay strong, be brave and if the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy and punch a higher floor!
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
With starting right tackle Austin Jackson having already missed most of training camp with a toe injury, the Dolphins offensive line was going to have growing pains as the unit tries to find their rhythm.
—Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The shimmying scramble off the line as the coupe tries to best translate 755 ponies to the road is equal parts satisfying and exhilarating.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Sporting Kansas City has won one game in its last nine tries.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Against Tech two weekends ago, the Buffs ran on nine of their opening 13 first-down tries.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
Snowboarding is a notoriously challenging sport and pastime for beginners, causing many to give up after their first few tries.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Yeah, cooking up a win against the NFL’s it team for the first time in eight tries is a way to make people want to come back for more.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries
Verb
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Applying the same to retail traders, however, stretches the rule beyond its intent and poses more of a misclassification risk than a clear obligation.—
Robert Green,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The plan for the roadway that stretches across the Hagginwood and Del Paso Heights neighborhoods of North Sacramento will later go before the City Council for approval.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Eagles win feisty Super Bowl rematch The Kansas City Chiefs’ attempts to avenge their Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles essentially ended with a mic drop.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Comeback follows Kudrow, now 62, as a sitcom star whose fame has faded away and attempts to document her return to entertainment and acting in a new sitcom titled Room and Bored on a reality television series called The Comeback.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Built as a modern Mega Drive (or Genesis) game with a cartridge release planned next year, Earthion really pushes what that console can do.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers at the University of Tokyo have pulled off a breakthrough that pushes the boundaries of quantum physics into new territory.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite the glitz and glam of her showbiz career, Sweeney strives to keep her feet on the ground amid her growing It Girl status.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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An assertive Iran has been especially a thorn in the side of Saudi Arabia, which strives to be the dominant Muslim majority power in the region.—
David Mednicoff,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Brothers Size spotlights two brothers—Ogun Size (André Holland) and Oshoosi Size (Alani iLongwe)—and their trickster friend Elegba (Malcolm Mays) who tests their bond.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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Then, in the closing minutes, he is finally required to show his class when, after Fenerbahce finally give Trabzonspor a chance by doing backheels in their own box, Edin Visca tests Ederson low at his near post for his first save with three minutes to go.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ivanhoe Mines—controlled by billionaire Robert Friedland—has agreed to sell C$690 million ($500 million) of its shares to Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) as the company seeks to expands its copper output amid rising demand for the metals needed for electric vehicles and data centers.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Flores seeks for his case to be certified as a class action on behalf of all Black head coaches, offensive and defensive coordinators, and QB coaches, as well as general managers, and Black candidates for those positions who would fall within the applicable statute of limitations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Tries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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