1
as in to attempt
to make an effort to do
try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight
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2
as in to stretch
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
you're trying my patience
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Recent Examples of try
jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
That conversation about colorism has loomed in the Christie family, and Chantel has often been stuck in the middle trying to navigate it all.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 July 2025
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
The Panthers’ legendary linebacker, who retired in 2020, fell just short of Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in his first try in 2025 but is expected to make it before long.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025
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Verb
Geisler recommends giving people the opportunity to try things themselves, to find solutions, to grow on their own.
—jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
That conversation about colorism has loomed in the Christie family, and Chantel has often been stuck in the middle trying to navigate it all.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 July 2025
Noun
Having just faced a penalty situation, Mihailovic smartly deferred to midfielder Cole Bassett for the second try, both to avoid an unnecessary mental battle with Sounders keeper Andrew Thomas and to potentially give Bassett his first goal in four months.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
The Panthers’ legendary linebacker, who retired in 2020, fell just short of Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in his first try in 2025 but is expected to make it before long.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try
Verb
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Gabbard also released a timeline that outlines events leading up to the 2017 assessment that Russia attempted to influence the 2016 election.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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The administration attempted to deport thousands of international students for minor offenses and has banned the entry of students to attend Harvard.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The origins of the chess player stretched back well before the time of Barnum and Poe.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
30 July 2025
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The Integrated Tsunami Alert System of Mexico and Central America has issued a tsunami alert that stretches from Ensenada, on Mexico’s northwest coast, to the Central American country of Panama.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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Even though her husband and her eldest son will one day be king, Princess Kate has strived to maintain a sense of normalcy at home.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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These dishes have to be perfect, even in their simplicity, and there’s something exciting about striving for that.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The first says the cancellation is a one-off exit from the storied time slot — that Paramount was trying to push through the red tape to finally merge with Skydance Media, a deal that was approved by the Federal Communications Commission Thursday after more than a year in limbo.—
Sarah Whitten,Lillian Rizzo,Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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Folklore Reaches Half a Decade on the Billboard 200 Folklore advances on the Billboard 200, pushing from No. 77 to No. 68 at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Health care leaders say consumers should use hospital ratings as just one tool when considering where to seek care.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Exceptional leaders understand the far-reaching impact of top performers and seek to meet their needs.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The clinic tests and treats people with TB, which is very common in other parts of the world.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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While federal guidelines shape emissions programs, states determine the age at which vehicles are first tested.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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After fermentation, the yogurt is strained to remove extra liquid (whey) to produce Greek yogurt.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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Meanwhile, persistent staffing shortages, ballooning caseloads, and generational turnover continue to strain the system, which is exactly the kind of pressure driving attorneys to experiment with AI in the first place.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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This means that some people might not bother using them.—
Ben Coxworth
July 26,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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But one aspect of his robberies bothers him to this day.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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“Try.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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