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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
Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
For Urrejola who served as co-writer, showrunner and played a key character in the show, the experience was life-changing.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson had been experiencing health issues over the last several years, including a hospital stay last year due to a rare neurological disorder.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Spanning across more than 13,000 square miles of Northern Italy, the 2026 Winter Olympics are less of a singular experience for athletes, locals and fans, and more of several different clutches of sports occurring simultaneously with little accessibility between the events.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
For Urrejola who served as co-writer, showrunner and played a key character in the show, the experience was life-changing.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
The United States, of course, isn't the only nation to experience negative effects from the dramatic expansion of cocaine production and distribution.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson had been experiencing health issues over the last several years, including a hospital stay last year due to a rare neurological disorder.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
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Research on attachment consistently shows that children who experience warm, responsive, and predictable caregiving develop stronger emotional regulation and coping skills over time.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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This rare phenomenon gives him exceptional skills in puzzle-solving, higher math functions and pattern recognition.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Paul Jebara writes about travel through the lenses of culture, design, and adventure as a regular contributor to .—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, Canadian animation was represented by three projects in various development stages, ranging from family-friendly adventure and adult animation to Medieval fantasy with a vintage twist.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Boxer Imane Khelif admitted to having the SRY gene, located on the Y chromosome, which is found in biological males, and undergoing hormone treatments to lower testosterone levels ahead of the 2024 Olympics in an interview with the French sports publication L'Equipe.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The driver was undergoing a medical evaluation and cooperating with investigators.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ballet training is all about developing individual expertise.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Even Ursula and Sasha rely on men for their escape, accepting that whoever has the correct experience and expertise should lead the way.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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He has been awarded Arkansas Sportswriter of the Year 10 times and has been inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame and Arkansas Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame.—
Wally Hall,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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And yet, all throughout that time, Earth was not just inhabited, but life was thriving and rapidly evolving on the surface, despite all the physical, chemical, and biological changes that have occurred over those geologically long timescales.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Feb. 2026
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Bipartisan skepticism of corporate power comes and goes in America, but the latest wave has roots in the parallel streams flowing from the Great Financial Crisis, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kids will have a blast at the Seaport Museum next door, especially when exploring the mock-village section and tall-mast whaling ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Under the standards, commercial motor vehicle drivers who fail English proficiency tests will be placed out of service.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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But some experts said the holster and its placement – at the individual’s groin area – suggest this person lacks proficiency with firearms.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Airlines canceled flights and cultural events were postponed as Cuba endures its worst fuel shortage in years, harming tourism and the broader economy.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Rogen is the ensemble’s MVP, finding an unexpected tenderness as a man trying to endure the night’s overwhelming discomfort without revealing any of his insecurities.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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