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tries on

VERB

evaluate, test

Synonyms

WEAK

appraise audition check out demonstrate experiment fit give a try have a dry run have a fitting inspect practice probe prove put into practice put to the test sample scrutinize taste try for size wear

Antonyms

WEAK

abstain

VERB

evaluate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

check out wear

WEAK

appraise audition demonstrate experiment fit inspect practice probe prove sample scrutinize taste test try out

Example Sentences

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A dark brown jacket she tries on is “absolutely perfect” at $7.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

Saracens scored tries on each of their first two visits to Bath's 22, with Max Malins and Juan Martin Gonzalez finishing fine attacks.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

In the 1988 movie “Working Girl,” an assistant secretly stays at her absent boss’ apartment, ogles its opulence alongside her best friend and tries on a dress with a $6,000 price tag.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

Noah Caluori's five tries on his first Prem start brought an increased level of interest to his second start for Saracens on Friday against Northampton Saints.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

I sit, done with dresses already, in front of a huge mirror and try to smooth strands of flyaway hair while Anastasia tries on her dress.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper