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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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Swanson said these new systems also risk creating a divided experience.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
A Martínez, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
This latest health setback follows earlier concerns in July 2025, when Stevens experienced a minor heart attack and underwent surgery.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In terms of tech, the concept plays host to Lufthansa’s Hidden Touch Display, OLED screens, and Omni-Fi speakers for an immersive sound experience.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Swanson said these new systems also risk creating a divided experience.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Over the course of the story, Agnes experiences a powerful awakening.
—A Martínez, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
This latest health setback follows earlier concerns in July 2025, when Stevens experienced a minor heart attack and underwent surgery.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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While your expressive nature loves the spotlight, group work is currently the ideal way to showcase your skills without accidentally bragging.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The program focuses on traffic, bicycle and life safety skills for young children.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Thank you for showing us planet Earth again, and thank you for contributing to the greatest adventure in human history.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Faye Travel Insurance Learn More Policy highlights Faye has one single-trip plan with optional add-ons for pet care, adventure sports and damage to vacation rentals.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kolasinski added that Hernandez underwent a medical procedure, but the family doesn't know his condition.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In other words, the solution to the problem of the past hypothesis puzzle, or why the Universe possessed a low-entropy state at the start of the hot Big Bang, is because the Universe underwent a period of cosmic inflation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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Family offices without energy expertise are typically seeking to diversify their portfolio with assets that are uncorrelated to stocks and bonds, Prieto said.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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When the expertise of our clinical partners is sidelined, under-resourced or not fully integrated into a critical moment, the deadly gap in our response system widens.—
Jim Cook,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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However, this time around, Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, opted to fly business class on Qantas, surprising some of their fellow fliers on the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the nation’s weapons manufacturers—part of what is known inside the Beltway as the defense-industrial base, or DIB—have grown cautious after years of fast-shifting congressional priorities.—
Garrett M. Graff,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Oscar Tshiebwe had 29 points and 17 rebounds for the Jazz, who ended the season losing 11 straight road games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Marla Mindelle, Melissa Barrera, Jim Parsons, and more have a blast on the high seas.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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This May Day push will not address the reading and math proficiency gaps present in CPS.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Gulfton-area middle school was dedicated to recent immigrant and refugee students with little or no English language proficiency.—
Claire Partain,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The film also highlights, through such enduring artifacts as cassette recordings and photographic prints, the archival basis of memory itself.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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After enduring years of thieves stealing headstones, the owner of a Compton cemetery decided to sell the property after a person stabbed her three dogs on Friday.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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