TRIES Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

tries 1 of 2

verb

Definition of tries next

present tense third-person singular of try

as in stretches

to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress you're trying my patience

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Relevance

as in attempts

to make an effort to do try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight

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tries

2 of 2

noun

plural of try

as in goes

an effort to do or accomplish something was granted another try at the field goal

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Recent Examples of tries

Verb

Not outraged but baffled, curious Kaho tries to find out his hidden message. —

ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 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 Ahead of Hamilton’s potentially seismic decision, The Star spoke with political experts, supporters, skeptics and his own campaign team about whether the founding pastor, who often tries to convey nuance in politics, can convert his personal popularity and brand into votes. —

Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 Horner’s mother was one of the first witnesses to testify as the defense tries to convince the jury that Horner should be sentenced to life in prison without parole instead of the death penalty. —

Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026 But no matter how tightly Mama tries to wrap me in duty, my mind drifts, as do my eyes, over Lord Stockton's shoulders and around the room. —

Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Ben hunts, and Sasha tries to survive, not just him but various treacherous and dangerous elements that make that mountain climb at the start look like kids play. —

Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 The Andon team tries to be as hands-off as possible, but the market still requires significant human touch. —

David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026 The special four-part event finds Malcolm happily in a relationship and as a father, but when his family tries to get back into the picture, chaos ensues. —

Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026

Noun

There had been doubt over the 2026 launch following the second failure of the H3 in seven tries in December 2025, but the issue was soon isolated as a payload fairing separation anomaly, clearing the way for MMX to proceed. —

Andrew Jones, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026 The duck confit and salmon tagine are must-tries, and the candlelit atmosphere pairs perfectly with excellent cocktails. —

Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 The duck confit and salmon tagine are must-tries, and the cocktails are excellent. —

Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Winger Beibhinn Parsons, who made her Ireland debut at 16 in 2018, took the chance to play a first test at her home ground by grabbing a hat trick of tries. —

ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026 Currently, Lyonnes is more than comfortably in first place in the French league and on the way to Heaps’ fifth title in as many tries. —

Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026 Importantly, the law allows only very narrow exemptions, such that the overwhelming majority of children promoted to fourth grade must pass the state reading assessment in their first three tries. —

Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026 Stammen won his second replay review in two tries. —

Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 Lovejoy had a 6-0 edge in shots on goal and a 5-0 advantage in additional tries in the second half. —

Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tries

Verb

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
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