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trial

[trahy-uhl, trahyl] / ˈtraɪ əl, traɪl /
ADJECTIVE
experimental
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exploratory preliminary
STRONG
balloon pilot test testing
WEAK
probationary provisional tentative
Antonyms
WEAK
definite known proven
NOUN
test
Synonyms
STRONGEST
effort examination experiment investigation probation struggle testing
STRONG
analysis assay attempt audition check crack endeavor essay experience experimentation fling go hassle lick proof shakedown shot showcase stab striving try tryout undertaking venture whack workout
WEAK
R and D dry run research and development test run trial and error trial run
NOUN
legal proceeding
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action arraignment case contest hearing impeachment indictment lawsuit litigation prosecution suit tribunal
STRONG
citation claim counterclaim cross-examination rap seizure
WEAK
court action court martial habeas corpus
NOUN
trouble, big problem
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ordeal
STRONG
adversity affliction albatross anguish annoyance bane blow bother burden calvary care complication crucible difficulty distress drag grief hardship hassle heartbreak inconvenience irritation load misery misfortune nightmare nuisance pain pest plague rigor sorrow suffering thorn tribulation unhappiness vexation vicissitude visitation woe wretchedness
WEAK
cross to bear hard time pain in the neck severe test trying time
Antonyms
STRONG
advantage aid benefit blessing comfort convenience delight favor felicity fortune good fortune good luck help joy pleasure relief

Example Sentences

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The civil trial was the first time in history any court has examined claims of war crimes by Australian forces.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The Justice Department cited similar reasoning in a motion filed with the trial court earlier this year seeking to dismiss the charges against Bannon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Viridian Therapeutics stock fell Monday following Amgen’s positive Phase 3 trial results for its thyroid eye disease treatment.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

This allows the system to plan more effectively and avoid unnecessary trial and error.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Powers was marched to a familiar hallway and locked in a cell two doors down from where he’d been held while awaiting trial.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.