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tries 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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Seven Scottish tries on a glorious sunlit afternoon at Murrayfield helped to blow the 2026 championship wide open with one round of fixtures remaining.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

A dark brown jacket she tries on is “absolutely perfect” at $7.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

Saracens scored tries on each of their first two visits to Bath's 22, with Max Malins and Juan Martin Gonzalez finishing fine attacks.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

Duhan Van der Merwe led out the team and helped himself to two tries on his 50th cap as Scotland ran riot against an under-powered and disjointed USA side.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

In our own house, Lucinda tries on every one of her dressy dresses, Mami watching and commenting.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez