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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 demonstrable
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 plaintiffs presented no empirical evidence to the contrary—no evidence that the copying has already caused market harm, and no evidence that the copying is likely to cause market harm in the future.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 June 2025
Migration commentators in the U.K. point out there is little empirical evidence for a deterrence effect.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The research provides the first comprehensive empirical look at how these systems actually work, offering insights that could reshape Fourth Amendment jurisprudence.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
While Marcus has been making similar arguments for years and is known for his AI skepticism, the new research provides fresh empirical support for his particular brand of criticism.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 June 2025
Migration commentators in the U.K. point out there is little empirical evidence for a deterrence effect.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The research provides the first comprehensive empirical look at how these systems actually work, offering insights that could reshape Fourth Amendment jurisprudence.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
While Marcus has been making similar arguments for years and is known for his AI skepticism, the new research provides fresh empirical support for his particular brand of criticism.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empirical
Adjective
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The demonstrable diminution of Russia’s space-exploration capabilities and plans makes the nation’s need for partnerships all the more urgent—and, some analysts say, all the harder to come by because Russia seemingly has less to offer potential partners.—
Eugene Gerden,
Scientific American,
30 June 2025
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The reality is that sales teams are working harder than ever, but without demonstrable outcomes for their efforts.—
Anand Shah,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Moderna set its objective high — achieve 100% adoption and proficiency of generative AI by all its people with access to digital solutions in a six-month period.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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But the vast majority of the press corps sees its role as providing objective reporting.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Some listeners began to have doubts about The Velvet Sundown's existence over the past week, with multiple Reddit and X threads pointing out the lack of verifiable information on the band.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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Even at the height of the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the United States saw mutual benefit in verifiable strategic arms control.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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But the Court of Appeals ruling said a hearing to present evidence is not always required before issuing a preliminary injunction and if there are no factual disputes.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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With 74 percent of respondents expressing uncertainty about at least one claim's veracity, the findings highlight the challenge facing voters where shared factual understanding appears increasingly fragmented.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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But for complex agents, provable utility doesn’t come easily.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 June 2025
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For DevSecOps teams, this means bypassing hype for solutions that deliver provable, repeatable outcomes—exactly where deterministic systems excel.—
Ian Amit,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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No longer gated behind premium subscriptions or experimental rollouts, Gemini is now baked into Google Workspace for Education at no cost.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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More than two decades after researchers first demonstrated that a person could move a computer cursor with their thoughts, several firms are poised to take the brain-computer interface (BCI) from experimental curiosity to commercial product.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Others speculated that the site would become an experiential business, like the bars, restaurants and mini golf courses around Golden 1 Center that draw foot traffic from Sacramento Kings games.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Another shining example of the unique approach of an experiential hotel is a hotel bordering Joshua Tree National Park in California.—
Rafi Golberstein,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Complete with two carry-ons and two checkable bags, each suitcase is outfitted in 100 percent ABS, hardwearing material that resists scratches and dents.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Complete with two carry-ons and two checkable bags, each suitcase is outfitted in 100 percent ABS, hardwearing material that resists scratches and dents.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Empirical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empirical. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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