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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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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
Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025
What separates me from my opponent is experience, independence, and perspective.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
The segment experienced a 97% decline in operating earnings for the quarter, primarily due to foreign currency exchange rate losses generated from bonds issued by Berkshire Hathaway and denominated in British Pounds, euros, and Japanese Yen.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025
What separates me from my opponent is experience, independence, and perspective.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Last but certainly not least, beginning September 1, Krispy Kreme is giving fans a chance to win a trip to either Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal Orlando Resort to experience the magic and excitement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
The segment experienced a 97% decline in operating earnings for the quarter, primarily due to foreign currency exchange rate losses generated from bonds issued by Berkshire Hathaway and denominated in British Pounds, euros, and Japanese Yen.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The family adventure pic has just had its world premiere at Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival on Aug. 14 where The Yellow Affair kicked off sales to Komander’s debut feature.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Torrid Pocket Bike Shorts Ready for outdoor adventures this summer?—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His departure also comes after the agency underwent a series of massive job cuts this year, ushered in by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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The property has since undergone a $40 million renovation.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Now his phone keeps buzzing with dozens of requests from farmers, journalists and others seeking his expertise amid an unprecedented phenomenon: A massive assault by rats on the state’s $4.7 billion almond industry.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Roach has been a Realtor with Willis Allen Real Estate in Point Loma for 20 years, with expertise including trust and probate sales, investment property analysis and sales in other states.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The film, Variety reported, will be playing in about 300 theaters nationwide and a wider expansion — at least for the time being — seems to be out of the cards.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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At the time, Tarpinian-Jachym was an intern for Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan. Several people were seen exiting a car before opening fire, with one of the shots wounding Tarpinian-Jachym.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Padres relievers had the better game, but the Kershaw-Vásquez result was a two-run deficit.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Rapids, who sat in 10th when Mihailovic departed, have seven games to go in the regular season.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Schwinn enjoyed a good reputation among national conservative education advocates for her work in Tennessee to boost reading proficiency and target pandemic relief dollars toward academic recovery.—
Erica Meltzer,
The Tennessean,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Foundation: Mindset Recruiters usually tend to focus on objective, role-relevant skills and tools proficiency.—
Milos Eric,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Despite their busy lives, the cast's friendships have endured.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Software stocks have endured some broad selling pressure recently, but Fortinet was an extreme example as the cybersecurity leader dropped by over 20% Thursday.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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