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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Uyghur activists, nevertheless, have tried to draw attention to Western companies’ operations in the region, especially hotel groups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
He said he tried to call the editor-in-chief of the Daily Mail, but he would not answer.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
‘It can sound a little vanilla and dull, but … doing the tried and true things is what it’s really all about.’
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
He then allegedly tried to evade officials by using multiple identities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
In all of that, he hadn’t tried just sharing what he liked.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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