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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

essaying

/ɛsˈeɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does essaying mean?

verb

Pretending or attempting to do something, especially in a literary or artistic way. To try or attempt to do something, especially in a tentative or experimental manner.

Example

"The young writer was essaying a new style in her latest novel."

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