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verb

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

Oladipo shook hands with all in attendance after his workout/tryout in Las Vegas. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026 Snowden was signed by the Cowboys after a successful tryout with the team during mandatory minicamp last month. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 John Tonje, who’s looking to parlay a summer tryout into a second chance in Boston, regressed as a shooter after strong showings against the Raptors and Hornets. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026 While veterans jockey for new contracts during free agency, young players are getting their tryout opportunities with NBA summer league games beginning this week. — Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for try (out)

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Verb

The ratings aren’t as important as testing it out yourself and reading customer reviews.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
What pre-season is for is establishing contingencies, testing out options, and building dynamics.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of test

Noun

The family drama follows a renowned actress who faces mounting pressure during show rehearsals when her estranged sister suddenly reappears after three decades.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Julie, this book was inspired by your real-life poodle, who famously howled along during My Fair Lady rehearsals?

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of rehearsal

Verb

Here, visitors can celebrate all forms of this beloved regional ingredient, including cooking demonstrations, sampling local delicacies, and purchasing white truffles directly from the trifulao, or truffle hunters, themselves.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026
Around her, visitors sample Korean food, browse cosmetics, test their knowledge in quizzes and take part in K-pop dance contests.

— John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of sample

Noun

And while the Falcons were forced to head to their buses sooner than anticipated, their hour-plus practice brought multiple explosive plays from running back Bijan Robinson and another glimpse at key position battles.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
But Nussmeier’s success on the practice fields of Missouri Western State, the Chiefs’ training camp site, doesn’t hold a candle to the NFL stage.

— Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of practice

Noun

Throw it on over your activewear after a workout or style the white version with your favorite Bermuda shorts and jelly sandals ahead of a family barbecue.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
Students who spend all day moving between lectures, study sessions, and workouts will appreciate just how long these headphones last.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of workout

Noun

If several hours of television or scrolling through social media are taking the place of exercise, in-person social interactions, reading or other mentally stimulating activities, that’s not ideal for brain health.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Rivera showed strong power and artistry in her exercise, but struggled with endurance on her final tumbling pass.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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