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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
Allison Palmer
july 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
Blake Rakela will receive credit for spending more than a year in the county jail awaiting trial.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
Once the hearing is finished, Graf must determine whether there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial.
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Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
But the judge’s order is not the final word; the blocks are temporary, pending either a trial or a decision for summary judgment.
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ABC News,
6 July 2026
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If the science holds up in human trials, tooth loss could eventually be treated as a biological problem to reverse rather than a permanent condition to patch over with implants and dentures.
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Allison Palmer
july 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
Blake Rakela will receive credit for spending more than a year in the county jail awaiting trial.
—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
Once the hearing is finished, Graf must determine whether there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial.
—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
But the judge’s order is not the final word; the blocks are temporary, pending either a trial or a decision for summary judgment.
—
ABC News,
6 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial
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According to the marine science center, Wilbur did not have identification tags, and, following the stressful ordeal, officials decided not to tag her.
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Engelmayer said Weinstein's medical ordeal was exacerbated by a case of pneumonia.
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In footage shared by attorney and independent journalist Aaron Parnas on Thursday, a group of young dancers were nearly crushed when a large panel plummeted to the stage during a live performance or rehearsal.
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Knowing the show is a heavy lift, Ross came into rehearsals with the script already memorized.
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While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
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The three-judge panel found that Connecticut's ban is consistent with the country's historical tradition of firearms regulation, applying a new test for reviewing the constitutionality of gun laws that the Supreme Court set out in 2022.
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No one expects Moreno to spend like the Dodgers do (and even Walter’s fellow owners want a salary cap in an attempt to stop the Dodgers).
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One interception attempt resulted in a large explosion that spectacularly blew the roof off a fuel tank.
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Intense exercise on a sizzling day can lead to extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration, all symptoms of exertional heat illness.
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
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To verify what was happening inside the material, the team combined several experimental techniques.
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All three have released solo albums that further expand their palettes, moving into ambient (Vida), experimental (Stardrum), and singer/songwriter (Epstein) realms.
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An evacuation warning was issued for the area of Paradise Ranch, between Templin Highway and the Pyramid Lake area, according to Los Angeles County fire officials.
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In Los Angeles County, the fire department said a man was critically injured after a fire burned at least two cars in a parking lot in the Wilmington neighborhood on July 3.
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Joe Prince-Wright and Nick Mendola go through the entire World Cup Round of 32 fixture list to share their matchup previews, predictions and favorite upset picks.
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Looking even further ahead, Nike’s men’s Paris Fashion Week spring 2027 previews included a new version of its Air Max Goadome Low boot infused with Foamposite material.
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“Trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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