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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
Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The Heat is hoping this year’s EuroBasket experience will help Jovic and Larsson return as better versions of themselves this upcoming season, with the start of NBA training camps only five weeks away.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 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
Nathan sought to interpose himself in sensitive deals despite his lack of experience.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The Heat is hoping this year’s EuroBasket experience will help Jovic and Larsson return as better versions of themselves this upcoming season, with the start of NBA training camps only five weeks away.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 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
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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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The new astronaut candidates will next undergo roughly two years of training at NASA before being certified as full astronauts, eligible for future missions.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The brilliant white plinth undergoes seven grinding and polishing stages to achieve its glass-smooth finish.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This one-day summer party honoring sandwiches is organized by sandwich guru Parisi, along with Will McDowell and Bekah Galang – all with expertise in restaurant and food community organizing.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Teachers will still need deep subject expertise, but their value will be in applying that knowledge alongside data feedback from AI systems.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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In 1984: President Ronald Reagan announced the Teacher in Space Program, opening space travel to civilians for the first time.—
Powered By,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Despite not having a warrant for an arrest, the federal agents waited outside the couple's home for more than an hour, according to call records presented in court.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Otto Lopez had a pair of RBI for the Marlins, who scored five unearned runs while winning for just the eighth time in 24 games since Aug. 4.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yet hope persists: 89.6% want to learn more about AI, and 86% believe AI proficiency is critical for career success.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, during the July 3 stop, Singh was not subjected to an English language proficiency test, which the DOT said was required by law beginning on June 25.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The most successful and enduring companies have been clock builders.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
23 Aug. 2025
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But that mythology has both resonated and persisted for so long because of the actual enduring accomplishments of President Kennedy’s administration.—
Leah M. Wright,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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