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Definition of try (out)

as in to test

to put (something) to a test want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery

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Noun

The Chiefs have signed an offensive tackle, Kellen Diesch, after a tryout with the team a day earlier. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 After Cabrera’s one start, which had the feel of a tryout, the Cubs promptly recalled Assad. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The show will come to Broadway without an out-of-town tryout, but will hold a public presentation in New York. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 Coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that Arnold's visit and tryout went well. — CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for try (out)

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Verb

Mice treated with the grafts also did better on tasks testing their memory and spatial learning.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
This year, Oura, one of the tournament’s sponsors, set up a recovery station near Court 5 with thermal imaging to test body temperature and cooling stations to relax between points.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of test

Noun

Because of his unique working methods, Herzog typically plans for a long series of rehearsals before production begins.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Last week, the Aperture singer logged several miles on his walk to his final rehearsal for his 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of rehearsal

Noun

Though none of the players who were cut seriously threatened for spots, a few should return to the practice squad.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Though interest in peptides is popular in certain wellness circles, including with podcasters like Joe Rogan, many of those who are seeking alternative medicine or who are going back to traditional cultural practices don’t fit the MAHA archetype.

— Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of practice

Noun

Rowing for a cause Tip of the sailor’s cap to the Round Lake Park Police who have been giving a rowing machine a workout this month to help Special Olympics.

— Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Wigham is with him daily, taking him to workouts and PT appointments.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of workout

Noun

Those payloads give crews a visible way to assess where training rockets land during live-fire exercises.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The potential benefits may also extend beyond a single workout for leaders who maintain a consistent exercise practice.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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