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
Then, a few weeks later and with no new science, said everyone should wear masks immediately.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s actual science behind this claim.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2026
Bristy was studying chemical engineering, while Limon was studying geography, environmental science & policy.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
The science foundation's headquarters was also relocated to a smaller building.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s actual science behind this claim.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2026
Bristy was studying chemical engineering, while Limon was studying geography, environmental science & policy.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
The science foundation's headquarters was also relocated to a smaller building.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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Every personal finance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Many also seem to have extensive local knowledge of the region, its heritage and its crafts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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