1
as in to stretch
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
you're trying my patience
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2
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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Recent Examples of try
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump and his allies in power are trying to erect an authoritarian Mafia state like the one Vladimir Putin and his cronies established in Russia.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That mentality is on full display in the plot of Smash, in which the creative team of a musical tries to right a sinking ship.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Nico Williams will try to get Athletic Club's offensive attack going in this matchup.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump and his allies in power are trying to erect an authoritarian Mafia state like the one Vladimir Putin and his cronies established in Russia.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Second-year star Jung Hoo Lee has three multi-hit tries in his last five.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That mentality is on full display in the plot of Smash, in which the creative team of a musical tries to right a sinking ship.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for try
Verb
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Bade Boutique Hotel Bade Boutique Hotel is one of the best options for budget travelers looking to stretch their dollar as far as possible.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The National Geographic show eventually chose the RED with the ultra-telephoto Canon CN 20 lens set, which can stretch from 50-1000mm.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Other ships passing through the area also reported seeing bodies but didn’t attempt to recover them.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Left unclear is whether Bukele will use the exclusive setting to attempt to request relief on Trump’s 10% across-the-board tariff, which could push up El Salvador’s historically low inflation rate, a data point Bukele has been trumpeting on social media.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The upcoming show will explore the story of Black dandyism as a sartorial declaration and a tool for pushing (and examining) social and political change, both historically and in contemporary society.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Justice Department is pushing for several changes, Dahlquist said on Monday during the trial.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If a cell harbors many black morphogens, for example, and a neighboring cell harbors few of them, then the molecules strive to move such that they are distributed as evenly as possible.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2025
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The school could strive for excellence and integrity while doing fewer things.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2025
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His efforts to test and strengthen software code recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen by hackers, tracked illicit funds to prevent money laundering from working effectively, and helped law enforcement reduce cybercrime.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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If acid soil-loving plants are not thriving, have the soil tested and amend the pH with elemental sulfur.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The administration is also seeking relief from having to file daily updates on its progress.—
Ben Finley,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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Temporary blocks on the orders were issued last month, but the firms are seeking permanent relief.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Hempstead noted that those who lose coverage due to work requirements would strain hospital systems, as uninsured people seek health care through other means, such as the emergency room or through charity care.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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The psychological tension deepens as Elisa and her husband Fred are scrutinized by law enforcement and media, their family strained by mounting secrets.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow was popular enough that fans wanted a solo story, but the studio didn't bother to make it until her character was already dead in the major timeline, then skipped the theatrical release, which Johansson sued them about.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in Sacramento, 120-106; the Mavs led by more than 20 points in the first half, and the Kings never bothered to muster much of a run to make this interesting.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Try.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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