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also empiric
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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 Empirical Research on Communication and Media Department focuses on empirical social research concerning media content, use, reception, and effects.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
However, there was no empirical evidence directly demonstrating a clear link between temperature and koala mortality.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 May 2026
At best, empirical work in economics or management consulting could identify and address social problems rather than merely justify boss power.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Brosy says the empirical evidence from cities like Vancouver and Paris backs up that view.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
However, there was no empirical evidence directly demonstrating a clear link between temperature and koala mortality.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 May 2026
At best, empirical work in economics or management consulting could identify and address social problems rather than merely justify boss power.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Brosy says the empirical evidence from cities like Vancouver and Paris backs up that view.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empirical
Adjective
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Perrotta’s novels have been lavishly praised for their uncanny ability to articulate dark, often uncomfortable emotional truths of American culture, using humor and sharp observational skills to explore profound shifts in how people communicate and coexist.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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The problem is, however, that astronomers have been unable to gather observational evidence that little red dots are indeed black hole stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
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Apple also promises that the security of Private Cloud Compute is continually verifiable by independent third parties.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2026
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The final amount approved depends on the borrower's credit history, verifiable cost of attendance as certified by an eligible school and is subject to credit approval and verification of application information.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Because neurobiological evidence can be seen as especially objective by a jury, even when its application to a specific case is uncertain, judges may be cautious about admitting it.—
Adeline Goss,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
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Fans don’t need their local color commentators to be objective or analytical.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The path to sustainable profitability winds upward, built by those who dare to invest in quality and understand that valuable customer relationships are forged through demonstrable excellence.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
9 Dec. 2025
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No longer does simply getting a degree guarantee career success; instead, employers are increasingly evaluating candidates based on demonstrable skills—and credentials that prove them.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 Dec. 2025
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Five orphaned black bears from Nevada, El Dorado and Calaveras counties survived winter hibernation and were healthy and active following an experimental rehabilitation effort, California wildlife officials said.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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This year’s 10-day-long edition brought together an international slate of independent films across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short-form categories.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Cekada is only the third person to be confirmed to lead the agency since the director's position was made confirmable in 2006.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2026
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Cekada is only the third person to be confirmed to lead the agency since the director’s position was made confirmable in 2006.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Krishna had recognized that the rise of generative AI was an existential moment for the company and that incremental change would not be enough.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Our Roundtable weighs in, and existential threat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Dec. 2025
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Consequently, more of the day-to-day use cases and primary user interfaces (UI) are not only becoming more supportable with wearable form factors, but in some cases even preferred.—
Francis Sideco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2026
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Claims about artificial intelligence must be technically accurate, operationally supportable, and consistent with the company’s financial results.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Empirical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empirical. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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