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trial

[trahy-uhl, trahyl] / ˈtraɪ əl, traɪl /
ADJECTIVE
experimental
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exploratory preliminary
STRONG
balloon pilot test testing
WEAK
probationary provisional tentative
Antonyms
WEAK
definite known proven
NOUN
test
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 test run trial and error trial run
NOUN
legal proceeding
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action arraignment case contest hearing impeachment indictment lawsuit litigation prosecution suit tribunal
STRONG
citation claim counterclaim cross-examination rap seizure
WEAK
court action court martial habeas corpus
NOUN
trouble, big problem
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ordeal
STRONG
adversity affliction albatross anguish annoyance bane blow bother burden calvary care complication crucible difficulty distress drag grief hardship hassle heartbreak inconvenience irritation load misery misfortune nightmare nuisance pain pest plague rigor sorrow suffering thorn tribulation unhappiness vexation vicissitude visitation woe wretchedness
WEAK
cross to bear hard time pain in the neck severe test trying time
Antonyms
STRONG
advantage aid benefit blessing comfort convenience delight favor felicity fortune good fortune good luck help joy pleasure relief

Example Sentences

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It takes about two to four months to get a clinical trial going in China after seeking regulatory clearance, compared with six to nine months in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Then in 2022, she started covering the defamation trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, sharing salacious stories from her sources, including a call from Depp, and taking Depp’s side.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The trial begins in October, according to Reuters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Regulators previously cited inadequate control in RP1’s clinical trial.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

When the trial was over, all three men were found not guilty and released to return to the Hermitage.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

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