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also empiric
1
as in observational
based on observation or experience
guidelines for raising children that are based on empirical evidence
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2
as in verifiable
capable of being proven as true or real
a philosopher who does not regard "God exists" as an empirical statement
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Recent Examples of empirical
The discipline has built a vast array of empirical theses deep inside this single ideology—liberalism—and, in doing so, has naturalized it.
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Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Myrick marshals an impressive array of empirical data to document patterns of extreme polarization within democracies and its impact on international relations.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Moreover, solid empirical evidence of the effectiveness of door-to-door canvassing is limited.
—Stuart Soroka, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
The teaching assistant said the essay lacked empirical evidence, which was not a requirement in the grading rubric, which cited three criteria for grading.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 2025
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Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Myrick marshals an impressive array of empirical data to document patterns of extreme polarization within democracies and its impact on international relations.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Moreover, solid empirical evidence of the effectiveness of door-to-door canvassing is limited.
—Stuart Soroka, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
The teaching assistant said the essay lacked empirical evidence, which was not a requirement in the grading rubric, which cited three criteria for grading.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empirical
Adjective
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Campos and her colleagues stress that their role is strictly observational — never to interfere.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Because of this alignment, Regulus has played an important role in both observational astronomy and ancient sky calendars.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, international analysts remain skeptical due to the limited verifiable data.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The site is supported by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation, which employs automated bots and human moderators to prevent vandalism, resolve disputes, and ensure content follows a core set of policies, like maintaining a neutral point of view and providing verifiable sources for information.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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According to a staff report, the project complies with Antioch’s General Plan as well as zoning and objective standards.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The evidence of decline is seen in objective behavior, not just self-reporting.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The immediate barrier to Republican success is not the (correct) ideological critique of the Left, but the general inability to offer a clear, demonstrable plan for credible, immediate economic hope and security.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Barton’s story bears a striking resemblance to the narrative outlined in Corcoran’s legal claim and suggests the franchise was enjoying demonstrable success at a time that could be critical to determining if and how much she is owed.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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They’re joined by Clint Bentley’s Train Dreams, Ira Sachs’ experimental Peter Hujar’s Day, Johnny Depp’s curious Modigliani biopic Modi and Lost & Found In Cleveland, which is testing a new digital theatrical marketplace.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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An experimental serum shows promise in reversing baldness within 20 days.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Given the Restaurants are all in various stages, the timelines for each are not confirmable at this time.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
14 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Soon after, though, Tarr would move toward a more poetic, existential style.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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Béla Tarr, the Hungarian arthouse director best known for his bleak, existential and challenging films, including Sátántangó and Werckmeister Harmonies, has died at the age of 70.—
Alina Edwards,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But under questioning from Cruz, Vladeck conceded that approving a nondisclosure order without any factual proffer would be inconsistent with a judge’s oath, if that hypothetical were true.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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The producer is Angie Daniell, the casting director is Jenny Duffy, the factual producer is Louise Kentleton and director of production is Lianne Hickey.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Empirical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empirical. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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