try on
verb
tried on; trying on; tries on
1
: to put on (a garment) in order to test the fit
2
: to use or test experimentally
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The movie is packed with classic rom-com character actors, including Stanley Tucci as Christopher’s campaign manager and Natasha Richardson as the real socialite who owns the dress Marisa tries on.
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Neither of them made the Miley-style leap from child stardom to adult careers in the industry, but not for lack of trying on Mac’s part.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
And who would want to spend their precious free time doing the disappointing and downright despairing task of trying on jeans?
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
During prom season, Nicholas’s house became a solo atelier, with girls trying on dresses over Ugg boots.
—Katherine Bernard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Neither of them made the Miley-style leap from child stardom to adult careers in the industry, but not for lack of trying on Mac’s part.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
And who would want to spend their precious free time doing the disappointing and downright despairing task of trying on jeans?
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
During prom season, Nicholas’s house became a solo atelier, with girls trying on dresses over Ugg boots.
—Katherine Bernard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Try on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/try%20on. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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