How to Use try on in a Sentence

try on

verb
  • My first love came from trying on my first princess dress.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 11 June 2026
  • Initial try on should be for a short time and keep treats on hand!
    — Ayrika L Whitney, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Think of it like trying on new clothes, said Wilder.
    — Olivia Munson, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
  • In others, not so much as Smith tries on his hat.
    — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Or maybe try on a different tie.
    — Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Carreira first tried on the dress in Milan.
    — Patrice Hutton, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • All dips were tried on Santitas corn chips.
    — Eva Flowe may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
  • Ni-ki tries on the ensemble on behalf of the group.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
  • The men’s area has a wardrobe-type space in the center with seats for trying on shoes.
    — Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Adriana asked me to come try on the original dress again.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • The result is a deeply sad drama that’s trying on a thriller’s coat for size.
    — Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
  • Six new things to try on your next trip to Walt Disney World.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Marcus Pinto struck first, scoring on a try on the left side.
    — Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
  • Josephine was a big fan of the final look after trying on the costume.
    — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Give it a try on your Thanksgiving table this year.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
  • How futile was just about anything Tech tried on offense?
    — Kevin Sherrington jan. 1, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
  • The staff typically suggests the client choose six to try on and go from there.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The staff typically suggests the client choose six to try on and go from there.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
  • There are all these strangers who come to try on different hair accessories.
    — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Nearby, two girls try on cowboy hats available in vibrant hues.
    — Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Both teams failed on fourth-down conversion tries on their first possessions.
    — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Not just a showroom, and not quite a home, but a place where the clothes are conceived, tried on, and lived with all at once.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
  • Customers are encouraged to touch, try on, stack, and explore pieces freely.
    — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The young Gavin tries on various personas.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
  • In the living room, Rapp tried on some dresses for Potter.
    — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • The best part is trying on beaded and feathered costumes and showing off a few dance moves.
    — Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
  • Wirtz and Frimpong have both been tried on the flanks, but so far neither has put forward a strong case.
    — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In another clip, Klum tries on a black-and-tan bodysuit and black leather jacket.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Judy eagerly tries on wedding dresses at a local shop in a room walled off by mirrors.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Heather and Angie try on Meredith’s little suit.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025

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