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as in ordeal
a test of faith, patience, or strength
living with her insufferable relatives was a real trial
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as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
ran another trial of the aerial performance before opening night
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as in test
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
trials by medical researchers haven't determined whether the medication is safe or not
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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
trying to have a coherent phone conversation with his senile father was always a trial
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as in experimental
made or done as an experiment
a trial medical procedure that should be considered only after all other options have been exhausted
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Recent Examples of trial
Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 July 2025
Raleigh testified Tuesday, July 8, in the trial of 47-year-old Troy Morrow, who is charged with menacing − a low-level misdemeanor.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
Here’s what to know as the trial for American Association of University Professors v. Rubio unfolds:
Who’s involved in the lawsuit?
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 8 July 2025
But the outcome of the trial was never really in doubt.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 8 July 2025
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Noun
The conversation turned to not just the trial, but the widespread reaction.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 July 2025
Raleigh testified Tuesday, July 8, in the trial of 47-year-old Troy Morrow, who is charged with menacing − a low-level misdemeanor.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
Here’s what to know as the trial for American Association of University Professors v. Rubio unfolds:
Who’s involved in the lawsuit?
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 8 July 2025
But the outcome of the trial was never really in doubt.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial
Noun
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The ordeal happened at Carver’s Gap, near the North Carolina-Tennessee border and a roughly 65-mile drive northeast from Asheville.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2025
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The ordeal raised questions about the efficacy of the Omnilert system.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Perhaps a rough night at rehearsals for the chronically employable actor, or, more likely, with them out of school, a long morning with the kids — five in total, three of whom are with Eberstein, two of whom were authored by Grant and his ex-partner, Tinglan Hong?—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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SpaceX posted the new launch date on X Saturday evening, the day after the flight rehearsal test.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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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
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Cook Elementary has experienced improved test scores.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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James buried his first attempt over Flagg, and then hit a 3-pointer after the 6-foot-8 Flagg missed his second attempt to give the Lakers a 5-0 lead.—
Staff,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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Dozens of the email messages also allegedly reveal attempts by Trump administration officials to label Abrego Garcia a leader of the gang MS-13 — which Abrego Garcia's lawyers have strongly denied — and downplay the agency's mistake in removing him to El Salvador.—
July 10,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Some headaches are related to muscle tension and can be triggered by stress.9 Hot showers or baths promote relaxation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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These can seem like a real headache for a sole trader who does not have an HR department to take care of all this for them.—
Peter Boolkah,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Participants were presented with a series of experimental questions along with two facial photographs, one of a bearded face and another of a non-bearded one.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Fox performed his original music on keyboards with Solo Smith on bass and Myles Martin on drums at the intimate club Gesu, blending elements of experimental jazz and soul.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Donald Trump has ignited a five-alarm fire and the chaos has reached a fever pitch.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The most recent incarnation of the lodge had been operational since 1937, after a kitchen fire burned down the original in 1932.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The film — which reboots the studio’s DC Universe — is playing in Thursday previews this week before opening nationwide in theaters on Friday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The reunion comes several months after Tia opened up about being physically distant from her sister in a September 2024 preview of her WE TV docuseries, Tia Mowry: My Next Act.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 July 2025
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“Trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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