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as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
the hospital is looking for nurses with operating-room experience
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as in adventure
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
related in a book his experiences as a roving correspondent for network TV news
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Recent Examples of experience
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
In an exclusive chat for PEOPLE in 10, Chloe, 27, spoke about her experience supporting Halle, 26, at a screening of her You, Me & Tuscany rom-com in April.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Though much of the movie was filmed in the woods outside Eugene, it is mostly associated with Brownsville, which registered with the state of Oregon as a potential location for shoots in the 1970s after the town experienced financial challenges.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 23 June 2026
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Noun
Available to the public Wednesday and Thursday, the exclusive experience will open its doors for a VIP preview, hosted by Cline, on Tuesday.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
In an exclusive chat for PEOPLE in 10, Chloe, 27, spoke about her experience supporting Halle, 26, at a screening of her You, Me & Tuscany rom-com in April.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
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But the people who build wealth over time don’t typically experience it that way.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Though much of the movie was filmed in the woods outside Eugene, it is mostly associated with Brownsville, which registered with the state of Oregon as a potential location for shoots in the 1970s after the town experienced financial challenges.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
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Modern leadership increasingly demands physical fitness beyond traditional executive skills like strategic vision and emotional intelligence.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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Parents are looking for activities that do more than fill the hours, and a good cooking class can hand a child real skills, real confidence and a few recipes worth making again at home.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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It’s been seven years since Toy Story 4, and clearly, there’s still a huge appetite for the adventures of Woody and Buzz, though in 5’s case, mostly Jesse.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Inspired by tennis shoes, the Roger Advantage is the perfect minimalist sneaker for all your on-the-go adventures.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Ismaël Koné, who appeared to suffer a major leg injury during Canada's 6-0 victory against Qatar earlier tonight, will undergo surgery, according to the national team coach, Jesse Marsch.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Since then, the heavy bomber has undergone more than half a dozen transformations to align its technology with the military’s changing needs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, our multidisciplinary team blended our expertise in causal inference, sustainability and cybersecurity, to work on the tangled question of what people do with their consumer electronics when they’re done using them.—
Eric Williams,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Blending live action and animation, the digital shorts pair Pratt’s curiosity and humor with Goodwin’s historical expertise and fact-checking to highlight America’s founding ideals.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The best Amazon Prime Day hair tool deals prove that now’s the time to invest in a quality curling iron, blow-dry brush or straightener.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
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Prime Day 2026 is here and now’s the time to jump on all the amazing deals happening this week, starting today, Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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Mbappé, one of two men to have a hat trick in a World Cup final, scored his 13th and 14th World Cup goals in France's 3-1 tournament-opening victory against Senegal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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During a childhood fight, Aemond had his eye cut out by Rhaenyra’s son Lucerys and stole her family’s ferocious, powerful red dragon Vhagar.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Black students also had the district’s lowest proficiency rates in math and English on 2025 district testing.—
UC Berkeley,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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In 1921, the Republican majorities in the Legislature and governor’s office required a demonstration of fifth-grade English reading and writing proficiency to register to vote.—
Robert Polner,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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And in a strange way, Brazil’s early elimination from that tournament 44 years ago has only added to their enduring appeal — with the team more fondly remembered than the country’s victorious sides in 1994 and 2002.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The Toronto Blue Jays are enduring a disappointing 2026 season, struggling with inconsistency despite high expectations.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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