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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
Samuel O’Neal 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Excessive screen time in the evening has been linked with lower sleep quality, while diets heavy in sugars and saturated fats can also make falling asleep more difficult and the experience less restorative.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Leaders want to transform Tarleton State Fort Worth from a sub campus to a location offering the full college experience, from on campus living and dining, a walkable and scenic campus and top-of-the-line academic opportunities.
—Samuel O’Neal 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Excessive screen time in the evening has been linked with lower sleep quality, while diets heavy in sugars and saturated fats can also make falling asleep more difficult and the experience less restorative.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Verb
Piece of Cake Moving & Storage has experienced this moving demand to Florida firsthand.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
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Try this instead The prevalence of vaguebooking also speaks to the breakdown of communication skills more broadly.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Facing a crisis in critical thinking skills, some are reviving oral exams, forcing students to defend their assignments to instructors in real time.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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With so much water to explore in the Florida Keys, there are kayak and paddleboard outfitters that allow canine companions to join the adventure.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Each class is a one-hour adventure of hearing and speaking another language.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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That item was expected to undergo testing.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Each robot undergoes over 80 functional tests, including stress and burn-in exercises such as squats and jogging, to eliminate early failures.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Industrial robotics expertise, now in your backyard KEENMOW K1 is the consumer lawn care product from KEENON Robotics, a company founded in 2010.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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The task force will be composed of various La Grange residents with varying degrees of expertise and experience.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The superstar has attended the event seven times, wearing Givenchy to five of those carpets.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The court customarily holds on to decisions for a month after they are reached to allow time for the losing side to request another hearing.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Given the risks and the uncertainty around all aspects of the war, Kashkari said the Fed may even have to raise rates.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Plummer even had time to throw, as the offensive line held up in protection and kept the quarterback upright then entire game.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Yet, despite the fact that only 30% of CPS students in grades three through eight meet proficiency standards in reading and only 18% are proficient in math, CTU wants kids at a May Day political rally.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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To succeed in the campaign, Arjun has to slowly develop power, increasing his proficiency and stats.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her campaign drew on the enduring appeal of Fujimorismo—a political current associated with her father’s rule that combines strong executive leadership, political conservatism, and a hard-line approach to security.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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From the transformative power of novels to raising a Black son in a turbulent era, Ward offers a deeply moving testament to resilience, storytelling, and the enduring beauty of life.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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