test run

[test ruhn] / ˈtɛst ˌrʌn /

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dry run n.
trial n.

NOUN

dry run

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dress rehearsal tryout

WEAK

bench test combat rehearsal dummy run kriegspiel maneuver maneuvers practical test practice exercise practice run rehearsal road test run through test performance trial trial run war game

NOUN

trial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

effort examination experiment investigation probation struggle testing

STRONG

analysis assay attempt audition check crack endeavor essay experience experimentation fling go hassle lick proof shakedown shot showcase stab striving try tryout undertaking venture whack workout

WEAK

R and D dry run research and development trial and error trial run

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In a test run that excluded magnetic fields entirely, the protostars moved farther apart instead of closer together.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026

Here’s what I learned from my test run:

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

Costco will let its gold-star members test run becoming an executive member, however.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 13, 2026

Both events were also held at SoFi Stadium and served as a test run for the World Cup’s 28-day run in Inglewood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2025

If it works for someone as friendly as him, I might as well give it a test run.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

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