as in tests
to put (something) to a test
want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery
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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 -
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
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Google samples the caller's and recipient's voices to replicate them.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Aug. 2025
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Say yes to samples Thompson, Frank and Sprouts NoDa store manager Willie Pringle said just about everything in the store can be sampled.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Tries (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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