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noun

plural of test

as in experiments

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 exams

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of test

as in samples

to put (something) to a test please test this sample for the presence of lead

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as in tries

to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress all of these unnecessary questions are testing my patience

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If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 The sanctuary later said tests showed her red blood cells were still being affected by the venom, so veterinarians gave her another dose while working to keep her blood pressure, temperature and heart rate stable. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Along with these shifts came purity tests that were easy for well-meaning people to fail. — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 How Happy Head performed in our Lab tests Our tester started using Happy Head around age 25 and continued for five years. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 While the cost of a routine visit may be manageable, an unexpected diagnosis can require multiple tests, specialist appointments and procedures, pushing the total cost of care upward rapidly. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Schanuel tweaked his side on Thursday night, and Meckler was still undergoing concussion tests after he was hit in the head by a pitch. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026 Someone with gestational hypertension will need more frequent monitoring, which may include home blood pressure measurements, blood and urine tests, and additional monitoring of fetal growth and well-being. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 After numerous tests, the final product was blended to 110 proof before bottling. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

The campus builds and tests engines for both defense and commercial platforms. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 The season 1 finale tests the sitcom’s limits, offering up the romantic high of Ted winning Robin back and the emotional low of Marshall losing Lily. — Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026 Allende said the next step is a regional pilot that tests interoperability between countries and creates a public-good layer for digital ID. — Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The health department tests for infected mosquitoes by collecting the insects from hundreds of locations across the city. — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Its portfolio includes Standard 100, which tests finished products and their components for harmful substances, as well as labels and certifications covering chemical inputs, organic cotton, production facilities and supply-chain due diligence. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 Students in third through eighth grade take the Colorado Measures of Academic Success tests in math and language arts annually. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 The game tests Chipotle fans' knowledge of the chain's ingredients, culinary techniques, community engagement and more. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Our whole ethos was test more ideas in a week than the industry tests in a year. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

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Meanwhile, in the team’s experiments, nearly 80 percent of the heat generated by the plasma was directed into cement production.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
During that time, Kim conducted a variety of scientific experiments that could advance technological development and aid space exploration down the road.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026

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Flipping the lecture cycle Classically, engineering courses default to hours of lectures where students are expected to take notes, with problem sets and exams bolted on.

— Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Another reported that eight children referred for eye care following vision screenings received no-cost exams and glasses, with families reporting improvements in their learning.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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Pace Labs, which samples the park’s water weekly, retested the water that same day and is awaiting results Friday.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
The museum could face up to $23 million in federal fines for not disclosing information about the hair samples sooner, although the government has seldom enforced such penalties.

— News Desk, Artforum, 8 July 2026

Definition of samples

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Linney’s Guardian tries to draw out some resentment from her new candidate, but John expresses (or feigns) sympathy for Hal, who was betrayed by his father figure Sinestro, an experience John likens to his own complicated upbringing.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
However, if a person tries to inject the drug, naloxone blocks buprenorphine’s opioid effects, triggering withdrawal in a person with opioid dependence.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tries

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Swelling and spinal shock can cloud the earliest neurological picture, and physicians repeat examinations over time for good reason, as many people once given a grave prognosis go on to recover.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Numerous pieces of evidence were submitted to forensic laboratories, and some examinations required significant time before investigators could take additional steps, according to the department.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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Cheeca Lodge & Spa Cheeca Lodge’s history stretches back to the late 1800s, but the property became a resort in 1946 when Clara May Downey purchased it and renamed it the Olney Inn.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
The fire in the High Fens, which stretches across the border with Germany, is smoldering atop a much-bloodied battlefield where Nazis fought Allied troops.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of stretches

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The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
For about a quarter century, Kentucky distillery Four Roses has been making bourbon using a combination of 10 different recipes, derived from the use of two mashbills and five unique yeast strains.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of strains

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Incoming low pressure from the west pushes away heat and allows better moisture to enter the state, raising rain chances as soon as Friday evening and increasing through the weekend.

— Tevian Whitehurst, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Most of life is complex and multifaceted, and reading is one of the only habits that pushes back against the instinct to see things in black and white.

— Mckenna Friedland, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

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