as in knowledge
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the science of medicine grew tremendously in the course of the 19th century
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Recent Examples of science
Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in that two-century history.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
Every year there are between 75 and 100 science festivals around the United States.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
And yet, science tells us that less can often be more.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Evan Bush Evan Bush is a science reporter for NBC News.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
Every year there are between 75 and 100 science festivals around the United States.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
And yet, science tells us that less can often be more.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Evan Bush Evan Bush is a science reporter for NBC News.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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And ultimately, this open-mindedness to Inuit knowledge moved the science forward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the scenario that Dynamite presents, with no knowledge of the missile’s source, Karbler believes a president would likely exercise restraint and think about the larger picture.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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