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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
Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Inside the brick building, set along a historic street, an eight day trial was reaching its conclusion.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
Austin testified during the 10-week trial, outlining in precise detail what occurred in the leadup to Sementilli’s slaying.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
He was indicted on charges of murder-for-hire and drug distribution and is awaiting trial, according to prosecutors.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Amanda Knox Still Feels 'Haunted' by Spirit of Slain Roommate Meredith Kercher — but in a 'Benevolent' Way (Exclusive)
However, in 2011, an appeals court overturned the most serious charges against Knox, stating in her second trial that there had been a mishandling of DNA evidence in the case.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Inside the brick building, set along a historic street, an eight day trial was reaching its conclusion.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
Austin testified during the 10-week trial, outlining in precise detail what occurred in the leadup to Sementilli’s slaying.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
He was indicted on charges of murder-for-hire and drug distribution and is awaiting trial, according to prosecutors.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial
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The ordeal unraveled at Moore’s spa grand opening attended by RHOA cast members Porsha Williams, Cynthia Bailey, Drew Sidora, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Angela Oakley, per USA Today.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tavares-Abel plans to use stop motion animation to tell the story of her ancestor’s migration ordeal.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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The whole eight-week rehearsal period was one of the greatest experiences of all of our lives.—
Mark Seliger,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Listen · 2:05 min During a rehearsal break, Timbers, Groff, the choreographer Shannon Lewis and the music supervisor Andrew Resnick gathered to talk about six songs that are central to the show — and to understanding the layers and mysteries of Bobby Darin.—
Alan Light,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The eye test likely was enough to diagnose what this Heat team, at 37-45, is lacking heading into a dreary 9-10 elimination play-in game at Chicago on Wednesday and an offseason that could begin as early as Thursday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 28-question test takes players about six minutes to complete.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The team now intends to study more magnetars with Hubble in an attempt to decode their origins.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s move is a transactional attempt to bend higher education to his will.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ringwald on the other hand, thought Claire would have taken her own, more experimental path.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Researchers have discovered an experimental medication that significantly reduces a cholesterol-like particle that can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The fires were personal for Scott — his fiancée Zooey Deschanel’s childhood home in the Palisades burned.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Currently, there are no specifics on the extent of land burned or the size of the crew involved in executing the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The event included a studio preview and gala dinner.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Get The State Worker Bee newsletter in your inbox This is a preview of our weekly newsletter.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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