TRIED Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

tried 1 of 2

adjective

ˈtrīd

Definition of tried

as in reliable

worthy of one's trust a tried method for catching sport fish

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tried

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verb

past tense of try

as in tested

to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress you're trying my patience

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as in attempted

to make an effort to do try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight

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Recent Examples of tried

Adjective

Below, shop more cat-eye sunglasses inspired by Meghan Markle’s tried and true Le Specs pair, all at Amazon. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 Candles are a tried and true method for keeping a strong counter scent wafting through the bathroom. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026

Verb

According to authorities, no one tried to help Browner, who suffered catastrophic injuries. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 In short, Kroger tried hard and was thwarted by the regulators. — Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tried

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried

Adjective

However, reliable control and readout remain essential requirements for practical applications.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
While no real fans will turn off their NFL games because of some broadcast booth drama, the entire situation is a rare speed bump for what is otherwise the most reliable bet in all of TV.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of reliable

Verb

The Marshall and Hamilton campaigns and the outside groups spending big to influence the race have attempted to define the candidates for voters in vitriolic attack ads.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
In that Comedy Central show, Fielder played a would-be business consultant who attempted to help real business owners by proposing unorthodox solutions to market their services.

— Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of attempted

Verb

The Paris police requested the change because police and security resources are stretched thin due to mass protests, ongoing civil unrest, and France's first NFL game happening in the region, per multiple reports.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, your star rep’s calendar is full, her manager is stretched thin, and the next batch of recruits needs coaching.

— Anis Bennaceur, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of stretched

Verb

Rescue operations were complicated, with police firing tear gas at people who had begun looting neighboring shops, as officers sought to clear the area and provide access to emergency response teams.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
The policy sought to prevent the heavily subsidized vehicles from undercutting domestic production.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of sought

Verb

The organization built a political presence in Texas with lobbying and legislative testimony as the state pushed back on transgender ideology in recent years.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
If elected, the younger Bolsonaro, who comports himself as a more moderate version of his father, has been clear on his plans not only to secure his father’s freedom but to punish the top figures in the judiciary who pushed for his prosecution.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026