as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a tried method for catching sport fish
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as in tested
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
you're trying my patience
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as in attempted
to make an effort to do
try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight
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Recent Examples of tried
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Here are several tried and true ways to lower soil pH in organic gardens.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Musk’s lawyers tried to tell the story of a philanthropist whose charity was stolen and turned into a cash machine.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The tried and true methods still work For some people, the methods used by past generations are sufficient.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Here are several tried and true ways to lower soil pH in organic gardens.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
In 2013, Hall tried (and failed) to replicate the previous magic and his show was cancelled after one season, many blaming tougher competition than before.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Musk’s lawyers tried to tell the story of a philanthropist whose charity was stolen and turned into a cash machine.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried
Adjective
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This Oxo spinner remains one of the most reliable options, with a smooth pump mechanism and sturdy construction that holds up better than most.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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In his first varsity season, the junior infielder/pitcher has developed into a reliable reliever for the Warriors.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hillsborough sheriff’s investigators found what tested positive for blood in the apartment Limon and Abugharbieh shared with a third roommate in the Avalon Heights apartments, an off-campus complex where USF students live.—
Tony Marrero,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Her loyalty was tested, however, in 2019 when Jackson asked her to place a property in her name to conceal part of his wealth and assets during his bankruptcy filings, Mayers alleges.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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When Alexander’s dad attempted to intervene, he too was cut in the left hand by his son, according to cops.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Sixers attempted eight more first-half free throws (10-2), and two of the Celtics had just six 2-point makes before their final push to end the second quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This past offseason, discussion and speculation around Major League Baseball was that the Los Angeles Dodgers would be responsible for destroying the sport and the 2027 season.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cisco anticipates that by 2028, agentic AI will be responsible for a staggering 68 percent of all customer service and support interactions for companies.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Transportation officials said delays in the northbound direction stretched up to an hour as of Saturday afternoon, with a roughly two-mile stretch taking drivers far longer than usual to navigate.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a recent blog post (and associated YouTube Short), Google sought to clarify that your emails are not being piped directly into Gemini.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hegseth seemed to emerge with solid Republican support, though a few GOP senators asked about the dismissal of a top Army general and sought assurances that the Pentagon is doing everything possible to prevent civilian deaths.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A good idea turns into real progress faster than expected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Now the edge is getting pushed yet again, as the culture transitions from the memeification of one man’s death to delighting in the real-time memes of wars.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kurt's key takeaways Spaceflight has always pushed the limits of what is possible, but the process has remained slow for a long time.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Tried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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