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as in experiments
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
will need to run some tests on the blood sample to rule out blood poisoning
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as in exams
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
applicants for the cashier's position must first take a simple math test
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as in samples
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in tries
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
all of these unnecessary questions are testing my patience
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Recent Examples of tests
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Shortly thereafter, transfer and compatibility tests were conducted at Picatinny Arsenal, and approximately a dozen warheads were assembled, one of which was tested on a makeshift test range bunker, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Laguna Beach officials called an emergency Zoom meeting on Monday to share results of tests on the trees.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The doctor noticed Nolan was jaundiced and ordered some tests.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Johnson had similar tests in his career.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Arize tests and monitors RAG pipelines as well as the agents and applications built on them—debugging and hunting down errors and hallucinations.
—Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Antibody tests are used to determine if an individual has Hashimoto's disease.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
But the tests that uncovered Jelly Roll’s most dangerous problems aren’t part of that routine.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
This elusive catch, worth a fortune, pushes the fleet into remote territory and tests their experience and resilience at the edge of the world.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Flight tests validate performance The Navy conducted its tests at the Point Mugu Sea Range in California using an F/A-18 Super Hornet.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Take the quiz here … CROWN ON THE LINE — King Charles’ ‘high-stakes’ US visit tests historic alliance, could shape his reign.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Yet Picard doesn’t speak as a guru, but as an Ivy League professor who publishes in top journals and tests his ideas empirically.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The static fire test follows a series of cryogenic proof tests earlier this year.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
The journey tests the physical and spiritual limits of both men.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Armed with laced cigarettes and a passion for taking things too far, Paul tests the bonds of everyone involved.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Officials also found that the city had not tested its fire hydrant pressure in over 10 years despite tests being recommended every five years, Pernerewski said at the time.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Shortly thereafter, transfer and compatibility tests were conducted at Picatinny Arsenal, and approximately a dozen warheads were assembled, one of which was tested on a makeshift test range bunker, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Laguna Beach officials called an emergency Zoom meeting on Monday to share results of tests on the trees.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The doctor noticed Nolan was jaundiced and ordered some tests.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Johnson had similar tests in his career.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Arize tests and monitors RAG pipelines as well as the agents and applications built on them—debugging and hunting down errors and hallucinations.
—Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Antibody tests are used to determine if an individual has Hashimoto's disease.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
But the tests that uncovered Jelly Roll’s most dangerous problems aren’t part of that routine.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
His athleticism tests into the next dimension.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
This elusive catch, worth a fortune, pushes the fleet into remote territory and tests their experience and resilience at the edge of the world.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Flight tests validate performance The Navy conducted its tests at the Point Mugu Sea Range in California using an F/A-18 Super Hornet.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Take the quiz here … CROWN ON THE LINE — King Charles’ ‘high-stakes’ US visit tests historic alliance, could shape his reign.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Yet Picard doesn’t speak as a guru, but as an Ivy League professor who publishes in top journals and tests his ideas empirically.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The static fire test follows a series of cryogenic proof tests earlier this year.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
The journey tests the physical and spiritual limits of both men.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Armed with laced cigarettes and a passion for taking things too far, Paul tests the bonds of everyone involved.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tests
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The team used experiments and modeling to understand why the solution performed so well.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the 1930s, patients in Puerto Rico were subjected to experiments testing human tolerance to chlorine and mustard gas.—
Uzma Rentia,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Students hoping to strengthen their competitiveness with Advanced Placement exams and additional ACT attempts can quickly rack up hundreds of dollars in fees.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen are finally getting a break after medical exams and other tests that followed their mission.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then, instead of measuring everything, the protocol samples only a small fraction of the copies.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Bar Tab Taran Dugal samples experimental cocktails in Long Island City.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Not outraged but baffled, curious Kaho tries to find out his hidden message.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The band’s life effectively changed overnight, and now — 50 years after the song’s release — Gorham, talking from his home in London between a few vape hits and interruptions from his cat, tries to unpack what the fuss was all about.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Once the animals undergo forensic medical examinations, the PSPCA said charges for the people responsible could include animal cruelty and neglect, failure to provide access to clean and sanity shelter and lack of veterinary care.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Noriega, the analyst, said that the amount companies are paying to cross the Panama Canal may continue to go up if the conflict stretches on, as oil prices are already skyrocketing.—
Alma Solís,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Announced Tuesday, the official feature competition includes 11 films, with France again playing an outsized role — six of the titles are French productions or co-productions — even as the selection stretches across Asia and the Americas.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up ticket prices.—
Michelle Chapman,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Probiotic supplements can also vary significantly in quality, number, and types of bacteria strains.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
27 Apr. 2026
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The overnight storms were part of a broader severe weather outbreak that is expected to continue April 28 as the system pushes farther east and new storms develop to the south.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Castle Rock’s internal guidance pushes the story toward testing, consultations, and monitoring while pulling it away from hard claims about outcomes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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