as in tests
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment in which he flew a kite in a thunderstorm to see if lightning and electricity were identical
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Recent Examples of experiments
Koch and Hansen are mission specialists, responsible for conducting scientific experiments, operating specialized equipment and performing spacewalks.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
After the astronauts conduct a moon walk and a series of scientific experiments, the lander would then transport them back up to Orion, which would make the journey back to Earth, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to comparing chatbot and Reddit responses, the researchers conducted experiments observing about 2,400 people communicating with an AI chatbot about their experiences with interpersonal dilemmas.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The sequel incorporates sci-fi elements, as Tree finds herself in a parallel universe as a result of her friend’s time-travel experiments.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
Beyond that, the U-2s are still valuable as flying laboratories for both science experiments and for testing new technologies in communications, AI software, and other gear for the next generation of fighters and the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS).
—David Szondy
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Successes in lamb experiments—weeks of support with normal growth and development—prove that this is a viable concept.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Across three experiments, participants were surveyed before and after a talk with their partner about finances.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
In six varied experiments—one of which lasted more than a year—researchers studied high school students’ self-control.
—Francine Russo, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
After the astronauts conduct a moon walk and a series of scientific experiments, the lander would then transport them back up to Orion, which would make the journey back to Earth, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to comparing chatbot and Reddit responses, the researchers conducted experiments observing about 2,400 people communicating with an AI chatbot about their experiences with interpersonal dilemmas.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The sequel incorporates sci-fi elements, as Tree finds herself in a parallel universe as a result of her friend’s time-travel experiments.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
Beyond that, the U-2s are still valuable as flying laboratories for both science experiments and for testing new technologies in communications, AI software, and other gear for the next generation of fighters and the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS).
—David Szondy
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Successes in lamb experiments—weeks of support with normal growth and development—prove that this is a viable concept.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Across three experiments, participants were surveyed before and after a talk with their partner about finances.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
In six varied experiments—one of which lasted more than a year—researchers studied high school students’ self-control.
—Francine Russo, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiments
tests
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Woods showed signs of impairment, Budensiek said, and did several roadside tests.—
Melissa Gaffney,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Are skills tests making a comeback?—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Experiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiments. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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