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tries out

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

Example Sentences

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Columnist Dawn Gilbertson tries out a hotel pod for $60 per night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

He had previously posted the same video, where he tries out cars of differing valuations, on YouTube in September 2023.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2024

Trump is almost like a comedian who tries out bits at local comedy clubs before they go on tour because they want to see what works.

From Salon • Aug. 25, 2023

As in their previous collaboration, Machoian and Crawford balance the frequently grim subject matter with dark humor, as Joe makes up songs about himself or tries out arguments aloud to justify his various screw-ups.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2023

Werner tries out various theories on Frederick, but Frederick, he’s learning, moves about as if in the grip of a dream, his trousers too big around the waist, the hems already falling out.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr