trial and errors

Definition of trial and errorsnext
plural of trial and error
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Noun
  • The team used experiments and modeling to understand why the solution performed so well.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • In that same study, the soleus push-up, non-weight-bearing resistance activities, and stretching exercises were all found to have the potential to significantly improve glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, and vascular function in those unable to perform traditional weight-bearing exercise.
    Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The Plank Knee Touch is more rehab-focused than other core exercises, but difficulty can be ramped up with a few easy adjustments.
    Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In an April 13 Instagram post, Hailey shared a family photo believed to have been taken during one of Bieber's rehearsals.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Each performer is paired with a peer mentor, who is a child their age who volunteered to work with them through the four months of rehearsals and on stage.
    Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Magic guard Desmond Bane saw Cain’s potential as early as over the summer during voluntary workouts before the team even reported for training camp.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The classes will include outdoors runs, strength, cardio, yoga and meditation but will not include workouts on the Peloton bike.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Buckeyes spent 15 spring practices trying to fill holes and develop young talent to fill the void created by NFL attrition.
    Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Last fall, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to strike down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which has been used to counter racially discriminatory election practices.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Trial and errors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20errors. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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