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as in experiment
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 exam
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 to sample
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in to try
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 test
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
Newell also might be underrated given his lack of electrifying highlights; analytic models view the southpaw more favorably than the eye test.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Sharon Devivo, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
Both political parties have tested the line in trying to harness the power of the pulpit, with many Republicans wooing evangelical leaders while Democrats often try to curry favor with Black churches.
—Tiffany Li, ABC News, 15 July 2025
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Noun
Almost 1,000 Amazon shoppers have put the product to the test, and 74% of them have given it a five-star rating.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
Newell also might be underrated given his lack of electrifying highlights; analytic models view the southpaw more favorably than the eye test.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Verb
All will undergo a rigorous performance evaluation in our simulator room, being trained and tested to the exact same standards used by the FAA Academy.
—Sharon Devivo, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
Both political parties have tested the line in trying to harness the power of the pulpit, with many Republicans wooing evangelical leaders while Democrats often try to curry favor with Black churches.
—Tiffany Li, ABC News, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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Part of that baby weight was a collection of student experiments the kids selected the evening before.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Through psychological experiments, economists have proven no human is fully rational.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Noun
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He was found to have pushed through about 80 candidates who had failed the department’s psychological exam, officials said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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During spring finals this year, the major AI companies fought to win over students by offering free or discounted access to their premium products for help with exam prep and essay writing.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
Verb
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While every Italian city is unique in its own ways, there are a couple of ways to avoid being marked as a tourist on your next trip to sample La Dolce Vita.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Perseverance has already found some of the oldest rocks ever sampled on the Martian surface.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Ruby Rodriguez, 62, of California, was charged with trespassing in December after trying to gain access to the club.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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And everyone in the NHL is trying to get bigger and meaner because the Panthers keeping winning.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The union’s handling of the collusion arbitration ruling requires a thorough examination and recommitment of the NFLPA’s intentions in its representation of players, regardless of the name on the top of the masthead.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
18 July 2025
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The investigative department of the regional department of the Investigative Committee (IC) of Russia has now organized a procedural examination into the circumstances of the attack, the outlets reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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In June, the average job search stretched to 23 weeks, or nearly six months.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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North of the Arctic Circle, the seven main islands stretch across more than 100 miles of wild, pristine landscape.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Verb
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On Saturday, July 12, the Dragon Bravo wildfire expanded, pushed by 20 to 40 mph winds that engulfed an additional 500 acres of the North Rim.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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This creative liberty helped expand the scope of his story, pushing the boundaries of what storytelling can look like in a future shaped by technology and ancestral memory.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The ordeal has strained their relationship, Nations said.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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The threat could further strain South Africa’s economy.—
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CNBC,
9 July 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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