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tried on

VERB

evaluate, test

Synonyms

WEAK

appraise audition check out demonstrate experiment fit give a try have a dry run have a fitting inspect practice probe prove put into practice put to the test sample scrutinize taste try for size wear

Antonyms

WEAK

abstain

VERB

evaluate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

check out wear

WEAK

appraise audition demonstrate experiment fit inspect practice probe prove sample scrutinize taste test try out

Example Sentences

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He tried on the sweater but lost his nerve at the price tag of $178—roughly the same price as a share of Nvidia stock at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

As someone who is not naturally tidy, I’ve tried on a number of spring-cleaning formats over the years.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Sadat said Ghares was tried on charges of "insulting a state institution" and "spreading false or malicious information likely to harm public order or security".

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

Each time Sarah tried on a new ensemble, “it was like a little fashion show. She’d, like, twirl and everything.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

Old Phoebe tried on about twenty pairs, and each time the poor guy had to lace one shoe all the way up.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger