1
as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
the hospital is looking for nurses with operating-room experience
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2
as in adventure
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
related in a book his experiences as a roving correspondent for network TV news
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Recent Examples of experience
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Adams has 28-years of experience as an educator and administrator, most recently as the deputy superintendent of Garland ISD.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
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Noun
As the restaurant evolved — eventually elevating its experience and moving downtown — so did its beverage program.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Adams has 28-years of experience as an educator and administrator, most recently as the deputy superintendent of Garland ISD.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Verb
Anyone experiencing neurologic symptoms should seek help immediately.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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These healthy children were an argument for a midwife’s skills.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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ZipRecruiter’s Invite to Apply feature enables employers to contact prospects whose skills match an open role, including passive candidates who may not be actively searching for a new job.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Tonight’s Gemini new moon brings adventure to your door.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The Apostle Islands are a place of wild beauty and freshwater adventure that can only be experienced in the Great Lakes region.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Ismaël Koné, who appeared to suffer a major leg injury during Canada's 6-0 victory against Qatar earlier tonight, will undergo surgery, according to the national team coach, Jesse Marsch.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Since then, the heavy bomber has undergone more than half a dozen transformations to align its technology with the military’s changing needs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, our multidisciplinary team blended our expertise in causal inference, sustainability and cybersecurity, to work on the tangled question of what people do with their consumer electronics when they’re done using them.—
Eric Williams,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Blending live action and animation, the digital shorts pair Pratt’s curiosity and humor with Goodwin’s historical expertise and fact-checking to highlight America’s founding ideals.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Noun
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At the same time, the pace of technological change is accelerating, and global competition is intensifying.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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This is far from the first time that Crow has spoken out against the administration.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Verb
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In fact, their entire relationship has an eerie, performative aura.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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That was especially true the following game when the Golden Knights took a 4-0 lead into the third period and the Hurricanes seemed to have no answers.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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In 1921, the Republican majorities in the Legislature and governor’s office required a demonstration of fifth-grade English reading and writing proficiency to register to vote.—
Robert Polner,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Look at students’ abysmal proficiency rates in the state of Illinois and tell me a federal program is not needed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Michelle Amores, a division manager for the San Jose Public Library who helped organize the celebration, spoke to the community’s enduring spirit.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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There’s no denying the enduring glamour of this grande dame, whose secluded locale at the tip of the Cap is as much a draw for the jet set as the intimate cabanas where Greta Garbo once retreated and the saltwater infinity pool carved into the cliffs.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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