tried
Americanverb
adjective
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tested and proved good, dependable, or trustworthy.
a man of tried talents and integrity.
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subjected to hardship, worry, trouble, or the like.
verb
Etymology
Origin of tried
First recorded in 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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Since then, conservation teams have tried several approaches to increase the population.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Google on Tuesday unveiled the design of new smart glasses, returning to a market the tech giant tried -- and failed -- to crack more than a decade ago.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
When I tried booking a flight home for Memorial Day weekend, I couldn’t find a round-trip ticket between New York City and Charlotte, N.C., for less than $300.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Jones has since tried to use the bankruptcies to manage his massive liabilities and keep control of the Infowars platform.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
You tried watercolor to chase away those ghostly words.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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