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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"Obviously with my dad dying, it's been so hard for her. And I've tried to help her through it a lot."
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
He transferred £5,000 that day and tried to send a further £5,000.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Officers found the man around 1:35 p.m. driving his vehicle near the Simi Valley Town Center and tried to stop him but he refused and led police in a pursuit, according to the release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
OpenAI disclosed it’s behind the attack on Hugging Face when its models tried to steal an evaluation test.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
At the Phillips factory Mr. Moorman tried to calm us.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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