trial run

noun

Definition of trial runnext
as in test-drive

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Recent Examples of trial run This could have been a trial run for a more permanent handoff of power. — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 In a trial run in May 2024, the city installed the tech on two of its parking vehicles. — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Google reportedly currently views Frozen v2 partly as a trial run and does not plan to produce it at the same scale as its TPUs. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 20 July 2026 Dublin, Ohio, gave a robot cop a trial run inside a public parking garage. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trial run
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial run
  1. observation
  2. checkout
  3. watch
  4. reinspection
  5. surveillance
  6. recheck
  7. research
  8. perusal
Noun
  • The songs on Purdy also have the tone of journal entries, detailing haggard trips to the grocery store, daydreams about his young daughters’ glamorous adult lives, and observations about the banality of oppression.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Matt Schnaars, president of platform distribution and partnerships for NBCUniversal, reinforced Shapiro’s observations in a separate session.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of observation
Noun
  • Gass said the company acted fast to fix this by putting more inventory behind popular trends such as low-rise jeans, stepping up marketing to boost customer traffic and improving store and digital checkout rates.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Decide on your preferred model, set up a trade, and more for faster checkout.
    — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of checkout
Noun
  • The three biggest selling watches were the Hermès Clipper, followed by the Cartier Panthère and the Gucci Interchangeable Bezel.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The new Super Chronomat watch duo is just the latest collab from Breitling and Aston Martin.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of watch
Noun
  • The problem was discovered during routine import reinspection testing, when a sample tested positive for listeria monocytogenes, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • During a routine import reinspection sample testing, a product was confirmed positive for listeria monocytogenes, the recall says.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of reinspection
Noun
  • Criminal charges against the ICE officer who drove the vehicle are being considered by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, after surveillance footage contradicted ICE’s claim that Parra Hernandez stepped in front of the vehicle.
    — Lekan Oyekanmi, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Witness statements and video surveillance showed Lindo drawing a black handgun during an argument involving several individuals, including a professional UFC fighter.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of surveillance
Noun
  • No further rechecks are expected as long as Blue continues to recover well, the vet confirms.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
  • Regular blood rechecks will be necessary and will determine the need for medications, possibly for the rest of her life.
    — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Definition of recheck
Noun
  • Meanwhile, our research shows that top CEOs gave themselves massive raises in 2025 and now make well over 300 times what typical workers are paid.
    — Liz Shuler, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It's used in microbiology research involving proteins or DNA.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of research
Noun
  • The second flight option is Join, which includes your perusal of the interface to join flights hosted by other members.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The boy supplied the correct answers, had any number of important David documents on his person, ready for the woman’s perusal.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of perusal

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